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cold turkey
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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.
Cold turkey
01
plötslig avvänjning
an unpleasant state experienced by drug addicts as a result of sudden withdrawal of a habit-forming substance
02
öppen åsikt
a blunt expression of views
Exempel
Last thing the comander needs is you giving him a cold turkey.