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kick the habit |
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kick the habit (informal) to stop doing something that is difficult to stop doing, especially taking drugs, smoking, or drinking alcohol No coffee for me, thanks. I'm trying to kick the habit. 'Does she still smoke?' 'No, she kicked the habit a couple of years ago.' kick the habit to stop smoking cigarettes Researchers said smokers who kicked the habit would have much less chance of developing cancer. Usage notes: sometimes used about other bad habits: He sort of let drugs take over his life, and made only occasional efforts to kick the habit. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Even when you realize you have FWS, and are determined to change, it's difficult to focus on your blessings and kick the habit of complaining about what you haven't got or haven't achieved. If you thought it was being used to keep kids from smoking, or to help the addicted kick the habit, you are wrong. Los Angeles County public health officials are asking Hollywood to kick the habit. |
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