Several people have asked for the answer. A couple of explanations were =
sent:
Meaning =09
The state addicts are in when withdrawing from drug =
addition, especially heroin. =09
Origin =09
In the state of drug withdrawal the addicts blood is =
directed to the internal organs leaving the skin white and with goose =
bumps.=09
and
This phrase meaning "without preparation" dates to 1910. The use =
in relation to withdrawal from an addictive substance (originally heroin) =
dates to around 1922. The derivation=20
is from the idea that cold turkey is a food that requires little =
preparation in the kitchen. So to quit like cold turkey is to do so =
suddenly and without preparation=20
The teacher was very happy and very impressed. And thanks to Jody for =
putting me onto the website
Phrase Finder. A great new resource for me.
Mary Beth Gaub
Library Media Specialist
Florence-Carlton High School Library
gaubmb@florence.k12.mt.us
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