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Cold turkey
What does Cold turkey mean? | To quit something abruptly. | You will not lose weight until you give up chocolate, and I suggest you go cold turkey.
The expression originates from the goose bumps and palor which accompany withdrawal from narcotics or tobacco. One's skin resembles that of a plucked, cold turkey.... |
cold turkey
What does cold turkey mean? | abruptly and without medical aid (to stop using heroin or other drugs) | The woman stopped using drugs cold turkey and became very sick.
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cold turkey
What does cold turkey mean? | abruptly and without medical aid (used when someone stops taking addictive drugs or tries to stop a bad habit) | The government program helped the drug addicts stop using heroin cold turkey.
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cold turkey
What does cold turkey mean? | immediate and complete withdrawal from something on which one has become dependent
(used when someone stops taking addictive drugs or tries to stop a bad habit) |
The government program helped the drug addicts stop using heroin cold turkey.
The man plans to quit smoking cold turkey.
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cold turkey
What does cold turkey mean? | the immediate and complete withdrawal from something on which one has become dependent (can be used for drugs such as heroin or things like tobacco) |
The woman stopped using drugs cold turkey.
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Some Random Idioms
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eat crow
What does "eat crow" mean? | to admit that one is mistaken or defeated, to take back a mistaken statement |
I was forced to eat crow and apologize for the things that I said about my coworker.
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By the back door
What does "By the back door" mean? | If something is started or introduced by the back door, then it is not done openly or by following the proper procedures. |
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get a break
What does "get a break" mean? | to get an opportunity or good deal |
We were able to get a break on the price of the paint and we saved much money.
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poop
What does "poop" mean? | information or knowledge about something |
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get out of a jam
What does "get out of a jam" mean? | to get free from a problem or bad situation |
I got out of a jam this morning when my coworker came to help me finish the job.
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shitstick
What does "shitstick" mean? | horried person |
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with impunity
What does "with impunity" mean? | without risk of punishment | The young boy was able to do anything that he wanted with impunity.
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show of hands
What does "show of hands" mean? | raise hands in a classroom or other group to vote or see what people think about something | After a show of hands the class voted to go on a field trip the next week.
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walking wounded
What does "walking wounded" mean? | injured soldiers or victims still able to walk on their own |
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Monday morning quarterback
What does "Monday morning quarterback" mean? | advice given after the fact, with the benefit of hindsight and otherwise not useful |
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Have your cake and eat it too
What does "Have your cake and eat it too" mean? | If someone wants to have their cake and eat it too, they want everything their way, especially when their wishes are contradictory. |
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in a pig's eye
What does "in a pig's eye" mean? | never | I will never in a pig's eye drive with my friend to visit her family.
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