go cold turkey — to stop doing something harmful or addictive suddenly and completely without gradually reducing it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stop doing something harmful or addictive suddenly and completely without gradually reducing it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡoʊ koʊld ˈtɜːrki/
Example Sentences
- My friend tried to go cold turkey on social media but lasted only 3 hours before checking Instagram.
- The doctor advised him to go cold turkey on sugar after his diabetes diagnosis.
- She went cold turkey on online shopping and her credit card started collecting dust.
go cold turkey
VERB[/ɡoʊ koʊld ˈtɜːrki/]
to stop doing something harmful or addictive suddenly and completely without gradually reducing it
a person dramatically sweeps all cigarette packs and smoking materials into a large trash bag with both arms. The person's face shows firm determination as they clear everything away at once. Cigarette packs, lighters, and ashtrays tumble into the bag in a single decisive motion. A family member watches supportively from a nearby couch, smiling with relief. The coffee table transforms from cluttered with smoking materials to completely clean and empty. someone stopping a harmful addiction suddenly and completely without gradually reducing it
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“My friend tried to go cold turkey on social media but lasted only 3 hours before checking Instagram.”
“The doctor advised him to go cold turkey on sugar after his diabetes diagnosis.”
“She went cold turkey on online shopping and her credit card started collecting dust.”
“Going cold turkey on Netflix was harder than he expected - he kept reaching for the remote.”
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