Popular Expression

Going Cold Turkey

Going Cold Turkey

= quitting a habit completely instead of a gradual reduction

Ex: My brother quit smoking cigarettes by “going cold turkey,” but most people can’t just suddenly stop.

Ex: It is dangerous for your health to “go cold turkey,” and suddenly quit taking certain drugs and alcohol.

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