Kick the habit, drug, booze, etc.
verb
To stop doing something harmful that you do regularly.
He successfully kicked the booze and turned his life around.
Often appears as...
- kick the habit
- kick the drugs
Usage tips
Idiomatic, Colloquial
verb
To quit a harmful addiction.
She managed to kick the habit after joining a support group.
Often appears as...
- kick the smoking habit
- kick the drinking habit
Usage tips
Idiomatic, Colloquial
verb
To stop doing something harmful that you do regularly.
He successfully kicked the booze and turned his life around.
Often appears as...
- kick the habit
- kick the drugs
Usage tips
Idiomatic, Colloquial
verb
To quit a harmful addiction.
She managed to kick the habit after joining a support group.
Often appears as...
- kick the smoking habit
- kick the drinking habit
Usage tips
Idiomatic, Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Addiction Focus
Phrase often used when talking about overcoming addictions, such as to alcohol or drugs.
After years of struggle, he finally kicked the drug habit.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Change
Implies making a strong, positive change in life by ending a bad habit.
She kicked the booze and started a new career.
Pro Tip 3/3Willpower Suggested
Using this phrase suggests that it takes personal effort and determination to quit.
He's trying hard to kick the habit of smoking.
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