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to smoke like a chimney
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to smoke a great number of cigarettes
Idiom
InformalGive me the origin of the idiom “smoke like a chimney" ” in one paragraph and provide 5 example sentences for it
The idiom "smoke like a chimney" originated from the literal observation that chimneys emit smoke when a fire is burning within them. Over time, this phrase has evolved to describe the person who consumes cigarettes or other tobacco products at a high frequency, similar to the continuous release of smoke from a chimney. Here are five example sentences using the idiom:
Example
Despite knowing the health risks, John continued to smoke like a chimney, lighting up one cigarette after another.
The doctor warned Sarah about the dangers of smoking, but she ignored the advice and continued to smoke like a chimney.
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