giving up bad habits
noun phraseUK /ˈɡɪvɪŋ ʌp bæd ˈhæbɪts/
US /ˈɡɪvɪŋ ʌp bæd ˈhæbɪts/
Stopping things you do that are not good for you.
Giving up bad habits like eating too much candy takes time and practice.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of no longer doing something harmful to your body.
Giving up bad habits such as smoking helped him feel stronger.
3. Changing daily routines that cause problems for you or others.
Giving up bad habits at home made the whole family happier.
4. A step in growing up and learning to make better choices.
Giving up bad habits is part of becoming more responsible.