off the wagon
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"I was a fitness fanatic. I went to the gym practically every day. I don't know what happened, why I fell off the wagon."
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025
Despite her many attempts, my friend never completely kicked her gossip habit, and I remain hopeful that I can coax her off the wagon for good.
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2021
For brief periods, I'd manage to find both the motivation and time in my schedule, only to fall off the wagon when my days got too busy.
From The Verge • Nov. 12, 2014
Now that McCall is off the wagon, it will come as no surprise that an "Equalizer 2" is in the works.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2014
Ralph tuned up to cry and she took him off the wagon and put him on the ground.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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