A1 Collocation Neutral

Break a habit.

Stop a routine.

Significado

To stop doing something that you do regularly.

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Contexto cultural

In the US, 'breaking a habit' is often linked to the 'New Year's Resolution' culture. In the UK, it is often used in a slightly more understated way.

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Use 'trying to'

Always use 'trying to' if you are still in the process.

Significado

To stop doing something that you do regularly.

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Use 'trying to'

Always use 'trying to' if you are still in the process.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

It is very hard to _____ the habit of eating late at night.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: break

The correct collocation is 'break a habit'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the most natural sentence.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I broke the habit of smoking.

We use 'the' for general habits.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

2 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

It is very hard to _____ the habit of eating late at night.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: break

The correct collocation is 'break a habit'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the most natural sentence.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: I broke the habit of smoking.

We use 'the' for general habits.

🎉 Puntuación: /2

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Yes, but 'break the habit' is more common.

Frases relacionadas

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Kick the habit

synonym

To stop an addiction.

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Break the cycle

similar

To stop a repeating negative pattern.

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Form a habit

contrast

To start a routine.

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