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cold turkey

/kəʊld ˈtɜːrki/

Traduction: Expression informelle désignant l'arrêt brutal et complet d'une habitude ou d'une dépendance, notamment aux drogues ou à l'alcool, sans réduction progressive ni aide médicale. Peut aussi décrire les symptômes physiques désagréables ressentis lors d'un tel sevrage.

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/kəʊld ˈtɜːrki/B2informalmedical
  • frExpression informelle désignant l'arrêt brutal et complet d'une habitude ou d'une dépendance, notamment aux drogues ou à l'alcool, sans réduction progressive ni aide médicale. Peut aussi décrire les symptômes physiques désagréables ressentis lors d'un tel sevrage.

An informal expression referring to the abrupt and complete cessation of a habit or addiction, especially drug or alcohol use, without gradual reduction or medical assistance. It can also describe the unpleasant physical symptoms experienced during such withdrawal.

  1. Abrupt withdrawalB2informal

    The sudden and complete cessation of a habit or addiction, especially drug or alcohol use, without tapering off.

    frarrêt brutal

    • He quit smoking cold turkey and never touched a cigarette again.
    • Going cold turkey from caffeine gave her terrible headaches.
    • The doctor advised against stopping the medication cold turkey.
  2. Directly and without preparationB2informal

    Doing something abruptly or without any gradual transition.

    frdu jour au lendemain

    • She stopped eating sugar cold turkey.
    • He decided to start his new diet cold turkey.
    • They ended their partnership cold turkey.