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Daily Life - Habits & Routine

Explore English proverbs regarding habits and routines, including "habit is second nature" and "let the cobbler stick to his last".

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used to suggest that changing deeply ingrained habits can be difficult due to the comfort and familiarity associated with them

Ex: Even though he had retired , John still woke up early every morning old habits die hard.
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used to suggest that negative or harmful habits can be particularly difficult to break or change, even when one knows they are harmful to one's well-being or success

Ex: After years of overeating , it was difficult for Tom to lose weight bad habits die hard.
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used to imply that habits or actions that are repeated frequently become automatic and require less conscious effort, emphasizing that people should be mindful of their habits

Ex: Mary had been practicing good posture for so long that she no longer had to think about sitting up straight , as they habit is second nature.
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used to imply that some people repeat harmful behavior despite knowing it is harmful to their well-being or success, emphasizing the importance of learning from past mistakes

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used to imply that a consistent sleep schedule, where one goes to bed early and wakes up early, can lead to increased productivity and overall well-being

Ex: Maria was training for a marathon , so she made it a habit go to bed with the lamb and rise with the lark to ensure she had enough time to train and recover .
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used to suggest that individuals should focus on their area of expertise or specialization, rather than attempting to do things they are not skilled at, to avoid the risk of failure

Ex: When it comes to designing the website , I 'll leave it to the experts let the cobbler stick to his last.
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used to suggest that someone who has a history of stealing or engaging in dishonest behavior is likely to continue doing so in the future, regardless of any attempts to change or reform

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