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   cold turkey

   noun

   • 1. the abrupt and complete cessation of taking a drug to which one is addicted: "I had to go cold turkey"
   • ▪ the unpleasant symptoms caused by suddenly ceasing to take a drug to which one is addicted: "stopping the drug may result in cold turkey"

   adverb

   • 1. in a sudden and abrupt manner: North American "I had to quit drinking cold turkey"

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   What does 'cold turkey' mean?

   • Nevertheless, here’s another plateful. The term ‘cold turkey’ is now predominantly used as the name of the drug withdrawal process. Also, by extension, it is used to refer to any abrupt termination of something we are accustomed to. To find the origin of the term we need to delve into the annals of American speech.

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   Is 'cold turkey' still a thing?

   • At this time of year, [January 2012] you have probably had enough of cold turkey. Nevertheless, here’s another plateful. The term ‘cold turkey’ is now predominantly used as the name of the drug withdrawal process. Also, by extension, it is used to refer to any abrupt termination of something we are accustomed to.

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   Where did the phrase 'Cold Turkey' come from?

   • The origin of the phrase "cold turkey" in the sense of unpleasant withdrawal is a matter of some debate and ambiguity. Scholars of 19th-century British periodicals have pointed to the UK satirical magazine Judy as the catalyst of the evolution in the phrase's meaning.

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   What does it mean to go cold turkey on a habit?

   • go cold turkey Six years ago, she went cold turkey on (= stopped completely) a 60-a-day smoking habit. US She had been trying to quit cold turkey without the support of a doctor. She decided to stop drinking coffee and quit cold turkey. Used to talk about stopping a habit, esp. one that you are dependent on.

   COLD TURKEY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What is the difference between a cold turkey and a talk turkey?

   • It may be that the original cold turkey was a combination of cold ("straightforward, matter-of-fact") and the earlier talk turkey, which dates back to the early 1800s and refers to speaking plainly.

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   What does 'Talking Cold Turkey' mean?

   • In the USA, and as far as I can tell nowhere else, ‘plain speaking/getting down to business’ is called ‘talking cold turkey’, which has been shortened in present day speech to just ‘talking turkey’. This usage dates from the early part of the 20th century, as in this example from The Des Moines Daily News, May 1914:

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   Cold turkey refers to the abrupt cessation of substance use in the context of substance dependence, as opposed to gradually easing the process through reduction over time or by using replacement medication.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › wordplay › why-do-we-quitWhere does the phrase 'cold turkey' come from? - Merriam-Webster

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   Regardless of its ultimate origins, the phrase manages to vividly capture the initial dread and discomfort that comes from immediately quitting something that's addictive, from drugs to dating apps. Explaining A Common Phrase That Makes No Sense.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › cold-turkeyCOLD TURKEY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COLD TURKEY definition: 1. the period of extreme suffering that comes immediately after a person has stopped taking a drug…. Learn more.

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   The term ‘cold turkey’ is now predominantly used as the name of the drug withdrawal process. Also, by extension, it is used to refer to any abrupt termination of something we are accustomed to. To find the origin of the term we need to delve into the annals of American speech.

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   The meaning of COLD TURKEY is abrupt complete cessation of the use of an addictive drug; also : the symptoms experienced by a person undergoing withdrawal from a drug. How to use cold turkey in a sentence.

10. www.rd.com › article › cold-turkey-meaning"Cold Turkey" Meaning and Origin | Trusted Since 1922

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    Jan 14, 2022 · What does “cold turkey” mean? To “quit cold turkey” or “go cold turkey” means to stop doing something completely (or to try to, at least). The most common example you’ll likely hear is that...

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    Cold turkey is probably one of the most common idioms, and it describes the sudden and complete termination of a bad habit or addiction. These can be things like nicotine, alcohol, drugs, junk food, bad behavior and more.