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Collocation

bad habit

adjective + noun adjective + noun

Definition

a repeated behavior that is harmful, unhealthy, or socially undesirable

'bad habit' is a common English collocation. a repeated behavior that is harmful, unhealthy, or socially undesirable

Visual cue for bad habit

bad habit

“Biting your nails is a bad habit.”

Examples

  • Staying up too late is a _____ habit for me.
  • He has a _____ habit of interrupting people in meetings.
  • Checking my phone first thing in the morning is a _____ habit I want to stop.
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  • Eating too much sugar can become a _____ habit over time.
  • She picked up a _____ habit of smoking at university.
  • It’s a _____ habit to speak without thinking when you’re angry.
  • Driving aggressively is a _____ habit that puts everyone at risk.
  • He broke the _____ habit of skipping breakfast by preparing food the night before.
  • Stress often makes that _____ habit come back, even after weeks of progress.