Everyday Life - Habit & Routine

Explore English idioms regarding habits and routine with examples like "by force of habit" and "gym rat".

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to [pass] {one's} lips [phrase]

(of food or drink) to be consumed by someone

Ex: As a food critic , he had tasted countless dishes that had passed his lips , but this one was truly exceptional .

to [have] {one's} nose in a book [phrase]

to be fully concentrated on the book one is reading, particularly with a lot of interest or enthusiasm

Ex: Even during family gatherings , he could n't resist having his nose in a book , engrossed in his latest novel .

business as usual [phrase]

used to refer to a situation in which everything is progressing in a way it should without anything unusual or unexpected happening

Ex: In times of crisis , it 's essential for a leader to reassure the team that it 's business as usual , maintaining stability .

(by|from) force of habit [phrase]

used to refer to the act of doing something without thinking about it because one has been doing it for a long time and it has become a habit

Ex: He tied his shoelaces by force of habit , although his shoes were slip-ons that required no laces .

up to {one's} (old|) tricks [phrase]

used to refer to a person who is engaging in the same dishonest behavior as they previously demonstrated

Ex: The cat was up to its old tricks , sneaking into the pantry and knocking over the cereal boxes .

creature of habit [phrase]

used to refer to someone who always does the same things in the exact same way they did before

Ex: Even during vacation , Mark could n't shake his creature of habit tendencies , waking up at the same time each day and going for his morning run .

to [pass] {one's} lips [phrase]

(of a particular word or topic) to be said by someone

Ex: She had a strict policy of never allowing gossip to pass her lips , believing in the importance of discretion .

gym rat [noun]

a person who spends a lot of time working out or exercising at the gym

Ex: Even on weekends , he 's at the gym ; he 's a real gym rat .

another day, another dollar [phrase]

used when describing one's mundane life, in which nothing new or exciting happens

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cat's lick [phrase]

a hasty attempt at cleaning or tidying something that does not effectively solve the problem

Ex: The housecleaner did a cat 's lick of the living room , dusting only the visible surfaces and neglecting the corners .

Everyday Life
Appetite	Drinking & Smoking	Food & Hunger	Relieving Oneself
Resting & Relaxing	Sleep	Fun & Entertainment	Smile & Laughter
Communication	Socializing	Experiment & Exploration	Habit & Routine
Leisure & Fun