Kick the habit, drug, booze, etc.

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verb

To stop doing something harmful that you do regularly.

He successfully kicked the booze and turned his life around.
Visual representation of "kick the habit, drug, booze, etc." - To stop doing something harmful that you do regularly

Often appears as...

  • kick the habit
  • kick the drugs

Usage tips

Idiomatic, Colloquial

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Visual representation of "kick the habit, drug, booze, etc."
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Addiction Focus

Phrase often used when talking about overcoming addictions, such as to alcohol or drugs.

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After years of struggle, he finally kicked the drug habit.
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Positive Change

Implies making a strong, positive change in life by ending a bad habit.

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She kicked the booze and started a new career.
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Willpower Suggested

Using this phrase suggests that it takes personal effort and determination to quit.

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He's trying hard to kick the habit of smoking.
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