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FALL OFF THE WAGON

to lose control of oneself and engage in a compulsive behavior
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1. She was doing well on her diet, but then she fell off the wagon and ate a gallon of ice cream.
2. If you’re serious about staying sober, you shouldn’t put yourself in situations where you might give in to temptation and fall off the wagon Don’t go to bars or parties where alcohol might be served.

This expression is generally used to refer to negative behaviors, especially alcoholism.


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