Shake a/the habit In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "shake a/the habit", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2021-08-07 04:08

Shake a/the habit slang verb phrase

To get rid of an addiction, usually drug-related.

After half a year of struggling with drug addiction, Andrew's finally shaken the habit.

To put an end to a habit.

You really need to shake the habit of staying up late.

rule the roost

to be the most powerful person who controls and makes the decisions in a group

a drowning man will clutch at a straw

Someone who is experiencing a difficult situation will take any available opportunity to overcome the situation, even if those ways are not helpful

make up leeway

To overcome some disadvantage or get out of a bad situation when you have already lost a lot of time for it

an easy touch

a person who is easily deceived or manipulated to do something, especially giving someone money.

1. To seize or take control of someone, something, or some place with a sudden and fierce attack

2. To gain a rapid and great fame or success in a place, a field or a particular group of people

The verb "shake" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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People are always inclined to flatter or please a rich man by laughing at his joke which may not be a very good one.

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Everyone at the table always flatter the boss by praising his humor. A rich man's jokes are always funny.

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