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have your nose in a book

/hæv jʊər noʊz ɪn ə bʊk/

Example:

She always has her nose in a book, even during family gatherings.

business as usual

/ˈbɪz.nɪs əz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Example:

After the storm, it was business as usual at the office.

by force of habit

/baɪ fɔrs əv ˈhæbɪt/

Example:

He still checks his old email account every morning by force of habit.

be up to your (old) tricks

/bi ʌp tu jʊər (oʊld) trɪks/

Example:

I saw him sneaking out with a bag of cookies; he must be up to his old tricks again.

creature of habit

/ˈkriː.tʃər əv ˈhæb.ɪt/

Example:

My grandfather is a creature of habit; he always has breakfast at 7 AM sharp.

gym rat

/ˈdʒɪm ræt/

Example:

My brother is a real gym rat; he's there every day for hours.
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