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Wagon Fall Loop Lose Control Oneself Engage Compulsive

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Idiom FALL OFF THE WAGON
Definition to lose control of oneself and engage in a compulsive behavior
Examples
  1. She was doing well on her diet, but then she fell off the wagon and ate a gallon of ice cream.
  2. If you’re serious about staying sober, you shouldn’t put yourself in situations where you might give in to temptation and fall off the wagon. Don’t go to bars or parties where alcohol might be served.
Extra Info

This expression is generally used to refer to negative behaviors, especially alcoholism.

Category Emotions/Feelings: ill health

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