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overcome a habit
[/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm ə ˈhæbɪt/]
verb phrase
superar um hábito
1.
to successfully stop or break a recurring behavior or practice that has become automatic or compulsive
She worked hard to overcome her habit of biting her nails.
Ela trabalhou muito para superar seu hábito de roer as unhas.
2.
to gain control over an unwanted behavioral pattern through effort and determination
He managed to overcome his habit of procrastination.
Ele conseguiu superar seu hábito de procrastinação.
Synonyms
break a habit
kick a habit
get rid of a habit
conquer a habit
abandon a habit
Antonyms
develop a habit
acquire a habit
establish a habit
fall into a habit
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
superar um hábito
most common usage
Brazil
largar um hábito
more informal alternative
Portugal
vencer um hábito
slightly more formal alternative
General
livrar-se de um hábito
alternative meaning 'to free oneself from a habit'
Related Idioms & Phrases
break the cycle
turn over a new leaf
kick the habit
shake off a habit
get clean
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