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Meaning of 'Cold turkey'

What does the saying 'Cold turkey' mean?

Idiom: Cold turkey

Meaning:

If someone suddenly stops taking drugs, instead of slowly cutting down, they do cold turkey.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Animals | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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