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What does "kick the habit" mean?
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kick the habit
Definition:
to stop using a substance such as cigarettes, alcohol or coffee, or stop a behavior or habit
Usage:
informal; also used to talk about stopping a bad habit. "She used to bite her nails, but she kicked the habit,"Sample Dialogue:
A: How much coffee have you had today?B: This is my eighth cup...no, maybe ninth or tenth. I'm really not sure. Maybe it's been twelve. I stopped counting this morning at about 6 a.m.
A: Ted. Too much coffee is not really good for you. Maybe it's time to kick the habit.
