B2idiominformalhealthIELTS-friendly
kick the habit
USUK
to stop doing something harmful that you have done regularly, such as smoking
Most often about smoking, drinking or sugar. Add 'of' and an -ing form to name the habit.
In context
My dad smoked for twenty years before he finally kicked the habit.
I'm trying to kick the habit of checking my phone in bed.
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- a ripe old agea very old age, reached in good health
- a second windnew energy that lets you continue after you felt too tired
- a shadow of your former selfmuch weaker, thinner or less impressive than before