Why break the habit of a lifetime? rhetorical question
Said when someone doubts his intention to change the bad habit.
Jane: "I promise I will quit drinking." Lisa: "Why break the habit of a lifetime?"
It means people cannot change their nature like personalities, habits, etc.
1. If you say enough bad things about someone, some of them will be believed.
2. Try many different ways or ideas, some of them will work.
To refer to a clear sign that something bad will probably occur.
The negative aspects of human nature.
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him