Quit cold turkey

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Quit cold turkeyis an internet slang term used to describe the act of abruptly stopping or quitting something, typically a bad habit or addiction, without any gradual reduction or assistance. It signifies a sudden and complete cessation of a behavior or action.

Examples:

1. I used to be addicted to social media, but one day I decided to quit cold turkey. I deleted all my accounts and never looked back.

2. My doctor advised me to quit smoking, so I threw away my cigarettes and decided to quit cold turkey. It was tough at first, but I am proud to say I’ve been smoke-free for six months now.

Synonyms:
stop, give up, abandon, abstain, break off, cease, desist, discontinue, forgo, halt, kick, renounce, terminate
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