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stick to a habit vs stick a habit Hello :) I'd like to talk about "making or starting a new habit", and it might be object to "breaking a habit" Please let me know the grammatically correct expression. Thanks! Which is correct between the followings? - stick to a habit - stick a habit

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stick to a habit vs stick a habit

Hello :)

I'd like to talk about "making or starting a new habit", and it might be the opposite  of "breaking a habit".
Please let me know the grammatically correct expression. Thanks!

Which is correct between the followings?
- sticking to a habit  This is the correct expression!
- stick a habit --> This is incorrect.



Notes:


The expression "sticking to a habit"  is commonly used in English to express persistence in developing a new interest, behavior, habit, or hobby. Often times, the expression "breaking the habit" is used within a negative context and can be used when referring to letting go of a vice such as: quitting smoking, not drinking alcohol, not eating junk food etc.


Example: I like helping people with improving their English; therefore, I will stick to the habit!


Informal Conversation Example:

Person A: "I love jogging! It is great exercise."

Person B: "Stick to the habit!"

I hope this helped, Hana! :)




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stick to a habit vs stick a habit

Hello :)

I'd like to talk about "making or starting a new habit", and it might be the opposite to "breaking a habit"
Please let me know the grammatically correct expression. Thanks!

Which is correct between the followings?

Which is correct between the following?
- stick to a habit
- stick a habit  (incorrect)


"following" doesn't have an "s" added even if there are multiple things you are referring to. Which is correct between the following sayings?  Note that if something such as "saying" is included after "following" an "s" gets added to the end if there are multiple sayings.

Note: Although the following situation is rare, if you refer to more than one group of people who follow someone or something (= a following) it's possible that you can use the word followings.

Example: "The followings of the two opposing football teams cheered loudly."


"making or starting a new habit" refers to creating a NEW habit.


"Sticking to a habit" refers to the process of CONTINUING TO DO a habit.

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