Habits and Routines

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To be in the habit of doing something

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Иметь привычку что-то делать (формально). Example: He is in the habit of reading the news online with his morning coffee.

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To tend to do something

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Иметь склонность/тенденцию. Example: I tend to procrastinate when I have a big project.

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To get into the habit of

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Приобрести привычку. Example: I'm trying to get into the habit of going to bed earlier.

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To kick / break a habit

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Избавиться от привычки (часто вредной). Example: It took him years to kick the habit of smoking.

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To pick up a habit

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Приобрести, 'подхватить' привычку (часто неосознанно). Example: She picked up the habit of biting her nails from her older sister.

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To be prone to (doing) something

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Быть склонным к чему-то (часто негативному). Example: When stressed, he is prone to overeating.

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To stick to something

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Придерживаться чего-то (например, привычки или распорядка). Example: The key to success is to stick to your new routine.

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To relapse / To have a relapse

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Сорваться, вернуться к старой привычке. Example: After three months of healthy eating, she had a relapse and ordered a huge pizza.

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To cut down on something

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Сократить потребление чего-либо. Example: My doctor advised me to cut down on sugar and processed foods.

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To be ingrained / deep-rooted

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Быть укоренившейся, глубокой привычкой (часто о подсознательных действиях). Example: His politeness is an ingrained habit from childhood.