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Why is it called cold turkey?

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A combination of cold; meaning straightforward, or matter-of-fact. And from the cold clammy feel of the skin during withdrawal; like that of a turkey that has been refrigerated. The phrase captures the initial dread and discomfort that comes from immediately quitting something addictive.

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Because it's leftovers from the fridge

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