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Go Cold Turkey

Go Cold Turkey

To stop a habit or behavior suddenly and completely, without tapering off.

Examples

  • I decided to go cold turkey on coffee for a week to see if my headaches go away.
  • After the doctor’s warning, she went cold turkey on cigarettes and hasn't touched one since.
  • I might go cold turkey on social apps this weekend — need to get some work done.

Quote

Stupid is as stupid does.

Forrest Gump (movie)

Remix: Don't judge people by labels — watch what they actually do.

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