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Definition & Meaning of "[drop] {sb/sth} like a bad habit"

to drop sb/sth like a bad habit
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to quickly and completely end a relationship or association with someone or something, usually due to negative or undesirable qualities or behaviors

to [drop] {sb/sth} like a bad habit definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "drop someone or something like a bad habit" and when to use it?

The idiom "drop someone or something like a bad habit" is thought to have originated in the early 19th century. It is believed to be a reference to the fact that bad habits are difficult to break, and that it is often easier to simply abandon them altogether. This idiom is used to describe the act of quickly and completely severing ties with a person, object, or situation that is considered undesirable, harmful, or no longer beneficial. It emphasizes a strong determination to remove someone or something from one's life.

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Despite their long friendship, Sarah had to drop Karen like a bad habit when she discovered her manipulative and toxic behavior.
After realizing that the project was going nowhere, the team decided to drop it like a bad habit and focus on more promising opportunities.
Despite their long friendship, Sarah had to drop Karen like a bad habit when she discovered her manipulative and toxic behavior.
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