cold turkey exit

[/koʊld ˈtɜrki ˈɛɡzɪt/]

nounpl: cold turkey exits

saída repentina; abandono abrupto

1. An abrupt and complete withdrawal or departure from a situation, relationship, or activity without gradual transition or warning

He made a cold turkey exit from the company without giving notice.

Ele fez uma saída repentina da empresa sem avisar com antecedência.

2. A sudden and final decision to stop something entirely, often used in contexts of quitting habits or commitments

After years of smoking, she decided on a cold turkey exit from cigarettes.

Após anos fumando, ela decidiu abandonar completamente os cigarros de uma vez.

NYC Slang

bounce (as in 'he bounced without notice')

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

saída repentina; abandono abrupto

Commonly used in business and personal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

saída na marra; abandono de uma vez

More colloquial expression

São Paulo

saída abrupta; abandono imediato

Often used in corporate contexts

Portugal

saída abrupta; abandono súbito

Less commonly used; preferred terms are 'desistência repentina' or 'abandono imediato'

cold turkey

make an exit

jump ship

cut and run

make a clean break

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