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cold turkey
01
in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual
What is the origin of the idiom "cold turkey" and when to use it?
While the exact origin of the idiom "cold turkey" is not definitively known, it is believed to have emerged in the early 20th century in the United States. The phrase initially gained popularity in the context of addiction, particularly referring to the abrupt and complete withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. It is often used in conversations about overcoming addiction, sharing personal experiences of quitting, or offering advice on quitting habits.
Example
He quits smoking cold turkey, without any nicotine replacement therapy.
She stops drinking alcohol cold turkey, choosing to quit without any gradual reduction.
Cold turkey
01
급작스러운 중단, 철회 상태
an unpleasant state experienced by drug addicts as a result of sudden withdrawal of a habit-forming substance
Example
Last thing the comander needs is you giving him a cold turkey.
사령관이 필요로 하는 마지막 것은 당신이 그에게 급작스러운 중단,철회 상태를 주는 것입니다.
02
직설적인 표현, 노골적인 발언
a blunt expression of views
