go cold turkey
"to go cold turkey"
definition: to quit something abruptly. (usually some type of drug)
(abst�ák)
example: You will not lose weight until you give up chocolate - I suggest you go cold turkey.
origin: The expression originates from the goose bumps and palor which accompany withdrawal from narcotics or tobacco. One's skin resembles that of a plucked, cold turkey.
definition: to quit something abruptly. (usually some type of drug)
(abst�ák)
example: You will not lose weight until you give up chocolate - I suggest you go cold turkey.
origin: The expression originates from the goose bumps and palor which accompany withdrawal from narcotics or tobacco. One's skin resembles that of a plucked, cold turkey.