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Winter Phrases and Idioms - English Vocabulary in Context

English Like A Native Podcast

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To Go Cold Turkey, to Wean Off Sugar

To go cold turkey is to give up something abruptly, suddenly. It means that you have a few days of hell while you're dealing with your withdrawal. We often use this phrase when someone's about to make a big commitment, like marriage. To get cold feet is to feel like you can't do it.

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