Quit cold turkey.
[Idiom] QUIT COLD TURKEY. - Learn How to Stop Something Immediately!
stop abruptly
Have you ever wondered what it's like to suddenly stop an activity that you're used to doing every day? Well, that's what the idiom 'quit cold turkey' encapsulates. Originating from the apparent similarities between the cold, pale skin of a turkey in the fridge and someone experiencing withdrawal symptoms, this expression vividly conveys the abruptness of stopping a habit, particularly habits that may be difficult to break, such as smoking or drinking. The term is often linked to the toughness and decisiveness required to suddenly stop a habit without easing off gradually.
Example Sentences
He decided to quit cold turkey.
He decided to completely stop a habit abruptly.
She quit smoking cold turkey and found it incredibly tough.
She stopped smoking suddenly and found it very difficult.
After the health scare, Mike quit drinking cold turkey and never looked back.
After a health scare, Mike stopped drinking alcohol abruptly and did not relapse.
