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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

(of food or drink) to be consumed by someone

Ex: The rich aroma of freshly baked bread made it impossible to resist having a slice pass my lips. 
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to [have] {one's} nose in a book

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

Ex: Julie had her nose in a book during the whole journey. 
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business as usual

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

Ex: Despite the unexpected power outage, the company resumed business as usual once the electricity was restored. 
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(by|from) force of habit

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: Even after retirement, he would wake up early by force of habit, just as he did when he was working. 
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up to {one's} (old|) tricks

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

Ex: I knew he was up to his old tricks when I found my keys missing again. 
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creature of habit

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

Ex: Despite the new gym opening nearby, John remained a creature of habit, continuing to exercise at his usual time and place. 
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to [pass] {one's} lips

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

Ex: He was so loyal to his friends that he vowed never to let a word of their secret plan pass his lips. 
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gym rat
gym rat
[noun]

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

Ex: She transformed from a couch potato into a dedicated gym rat, embracing a healthier lifestyle. 
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another day, another dollar

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

Ex: As a cashier, he'd often say, 'Another day, another dollar,' as he began his work shift. 
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cat's lick
cat's lick
[phrase]

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

Ex: He did a cat's lick of the car, just enough to make it look presentable for the trip, but it needed a thorough wash. 
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