wean someone (away) from something

wean someone (away) from something
wean someone (away) from something
to force someone or an animal to break a habit. (Fig. on the notion of ending the dependence of a young creature on milk alone.) •

It was almost impossible to wean her from her high spending habits.

We couldn't wean away the dog from its mother.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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