drop like a bad habit
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Meaning · English
To cease contact or a relationship with someone as quickly as possible.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “drop like a bad habit” mean?
To cease contact or a relationship with someone as quickly as possible.
Is “drop like a bad habit” formal or informal?
drop like a bad habit is generally informal.