American Idioms and Expressions

Kick The Habit Idiom

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kick the habit
What does kick the habit mean?
stop a bad habitHe has been trying to kick his smoking habit for many years.

Some Random Idioms
to the full
What does "to the full" mean?
very much, fullyMy father always tries to live his life to the full.
Take to your heels
What does "Take to your heels" mean?
If you take to your heels, you run away.
attract (someone's) attention
What does "attract (someone's) attention" mean?
to cause someone to take noticeThe strange behavior of the man attracted the attention of the police.
All bets are off
What does "All bets are off" mean?
If all bets are off, then agreements that have been made no longer apply.
armed and dangerous
What does "armed and dangerous" mean?
to have a weapon that may be used (usually by a suspected criminal)The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested him.
Hit rock bottom
What does "Hit rock bottom" mean?
When someone hits rock bottom, they reach a point in life where things could not get any worse.
in receipt of (something)
What does "in receipt of (something)" mean?
having received somethingMy lawyer was already in receipt of the documents when he phoned me.

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