fall off the wagon

Idioms  

1. see off the wagon.

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Example Sentences

Reeves: I’ve always imagined Jackson was saying to Catherine quietly, “Are you able to hold on because I want you in this job and you can’t stay if you fall off the wagon again.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Make sure you don’t let anything fall off the wagon!” my mother called as we set off down the lane.

From Literature

I’d have streaks where I took my meds more diligently, days where I’d fall off the wagon, and times where I’d take my meds and forget to log it.

From The Verge

“Because how do you stay available and be on call all the time but still afford to live in L.A.? You just have to give it all because if you’re not dedicated to it, you’ll fall off the wagon. It’s hard.”

From Los Angeles Times

“People reach for fat, sugar and salt because these foods are comforting. I understand this. When I get stressed, I fall off the wagon. It’s very important now that we don’t deprive people of comfort. But try your best. You actually may have the time now to focus on it. If you can’t get what you want from the supermarket or home delivery, take it as an opportunity to shift your diet. Hopefully, when this is over, we will realize how much we want to stay healthy.”

From Washington Post

Related Words

• degenerate
• go back
• hark back
• react
• regress
• turn back