Idiom: kick the habit

Meaning

Idiom: kick the habit

to overcome an addiction to something, especially to stop smoking cigarettes or using drugs

Example sentences

— She kicked the habit a year ago but then she gained 20 lbs, which is common when smokers stop smoking.

— If you kick the habit, your risk for many types of cancer will decrease dramatically.

— Just "wanting" to kick the habit is not enough because drugs interact with the brain and extremely powerful ways.

— I was able to kick the habit by using a nicotine patch and running, run which gave my body natural endorphins.

— Heroin addicts should absolutely kick the habit under medical supervision in a detox center rather than by themselves.

— It was really difficult to kick the habit of asking my parents for money whenever I had trouble but now it feels great be financially independent.

— I used to drink at happy hour and on the weekends, but when I started drinking alcohol at lunch, I realized I needed to kick the habit.

— Hypnotism is an effective tool for helping people kick the habit.

— The American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout for more than 40 years to help people kick the habit of smoking.

Synonyms

call it quits
cut it out
get on the wagon
quit cold turkey

Idiom: kick the habit

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