He couldn't break his bad habits, even though he tried.
strong coffee
Frequency:
70
%
She needed a strong coffee to start her day.
old routines
Frequency:
60
%
She found comfort in her old routines.
unconscious behavior
Frequency:
50
%
Her unconscious behavior often led to misunderstandings.
natural instinct
Frequency:
45
%
His natural instinct was to protect his loved ones.
Idiomatic Expressions for force of habit
Phrase: force of habit
Meaning: The tendency to do something in a certain way because it has been done that way for a long time.
Usage: Even though she quit smoking years ago, she still reaches for a cigarette out of force of habit.