Cold turkey

"Cold turkey" is a slang term referring to an abrupt cessation of one's usage of an addictive substance/activity, and the resulting unpleasant experience, as opposed to gradually weaning the individual off of it through reduction over time or by using an alternate substance.
Captain Freeman used this phrase to show her disapproval of Admiral Picard handling with the Ornarans and Brekkians.()
Category:Slang Category:Psychology