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COLD TURKEY

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Cold Turkey.

Cold Turkey - as a noun

A blunt expression of views

Example: "I told him cold turkey"

Complete and abrupt withdrawal of all addictive drugs or anything else on which you have become dependent

Example: "He quit smoking cold turkey"

Example Sentences

"She decided to quit smoking and go cold turkey."
"After years of drinking heavily, he finally quit cold turkey."
"I tried to quit caffeine cold turkey, but it was too difficult."
"Going cold turkey on sugar can lead to intense cravings."
"He stopped taking painkillers cold turkey and suffered withdrawal symptoms."
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