Meaning
To abruptly stop an addictive habit without gradual reduction.
Primary Function
Sudden cessation.
Communicative Purpose
To describe stopping without tapering.
Pattern
go cold turkey
Core Structure
go cold turkey
Função primária
Sudden cessation.
Propósito comunicativo
To describe stopping without tapering.
Situações de gatilho
Quitting smoking, alcohol, caffeine, or other addictive behaviors.
Contextos
Health, lifestyle.
Padrão
go cold turkey
Estrutura central
go cold turkey
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- decided to
- tried to
- went
Substituições comuns
- quit abruptly
- give up overnight
Erros comuns
*go cold chicken* (wrong)
Similar / contraste
kick the habit
Interferências
Not about food.
Família do chunk
- Habit/addiction idioms
Nuance
Tough, decisive, often implies personal struggle.
Efeito pragmático
Emphasizes willpower and the challenge of abrupt change.
Dica de memória
Cold turkey — no gradual steps.
Nota
This expression is often used to describe quitting smoking, alcohol, or other addictive substances, but can also apply to any habit.
Upgrade path
discontinue usage abruptly (formal medical)
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