quit (something) cold turkey



quit (something) cold turkey

To stop doing something abruptly. The phrase is most often used to describe the sudden cessation of a drug. After smoking for so long, I should have never tried to quit cold turkey—the withdrawal symptoms are unbearable. I'm so impressed that you quit gambling cold turkey!
See also: cold, quit, turkey

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
EmÍLie-Czech
Lusineh-Armenian
Lilias-Scottish
Jeroenyə-ROONDutch
MarleenMAHR-leen (English)Dutch, English
Djehutimose-Ancient Egyptian