Daily life

get into the habit of

start doing something regularly

To gradually begin doing something regularly until it becomes normal for you.

B1 very common speech & writing

expression

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How do you stay organised?

I got into the habit of planning the next day before bed.

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I am trying to get into the habit of drinking more water.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: get into the habit to do something

Say: get into the habit of doing something

Use "of" followed by a verb ending in "-ing."

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How it fits in a sentence.

get into the habit of doing something; get into the habit of reading

Your turn: say it out loud

I am trying to get into the habit of drinking more water.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

get into the habit of

start doing something regularly

“I am trying to get into the habit of drinking more water.”

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