Why break the habit of a lifetime? In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Why break the habit of a lifetime?", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Why break the habit of a lifetime?

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?"

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