Tìm kiếm
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.
Cold turkey
01
cai thuốc đột ngột, triệu chứng cai thuốc
an unpleasant state experienced by drug addicts as a result of sudden withdrawal of a habit-forming substance
02
cách diễn đạt thẳng thừng, bày tỏ ý kiến trực tiếp
a blunt expression of views
Ví dụ
Last thing the comander needs is you giving him a cold turkey.