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One idiom that does not grow on me is a "Cold Turkey"
I can see why this or that idiom was invented and used but "Cold Turkey" !!!
I know the meaning - quitting smoking or any addiction cold turkey...I can't feel it...why particularly that?
Anyone has an idea?
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One idiom that does not grow on me is a "Cold Turkey"
I can see why this or that idiom was invented and used but "Cold Turkey" !!!
I know the meaning - quitting smoking or any addiction cold turkey...I can't feel it...why particularly that?
Anyone has an idea?
You will find the entire explanation here:

http://www.businessballs.com/clichesorigins.htm
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it's great, thanks
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WOW! Thanks
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