Your friend tells you that he's quit smoking. You're happy to hear that, and want to know more about how he did it. You ask:
What'd you do? Did you go cold turkey, or try to ease out of it?
Your friend drinks too much, and just got caught cheating on his wife. You're angry and worried about him. You want him to start acting better. You tell him:
What are you doing with your life? You're spinning out of control!
There's a famous movie star who has problems with drug and alcohol addiction. Recently he's gotten arrested and he keeps using drugs. You're discussing this news with a group of friends. You say:
He's out of control.
actors, addiction, behavior, celebrities, drugs You're out shopping with your friend. She wants to stop at a cafe to get a coffee. She asks if you want anything. You feel like you drink too much coffee, so recently you've tried not to drink so much. You say:
I'm trying to cut down on caffeine.
