Daily life

settle back into a routine

gradually return to a usual routine

To settle back into a routine means to gradually return to your usual daily pattern after a change or break.

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Are you back to normal after your trip?

Almost, but I'm still settling back into a routine.

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It took me a few days to settle back into a routine after the festival.

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settle back into a routine; settled back into a routine

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It took me a few days to settle back into a routine after the festival.

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settle back into a routine

gradually return to a usual routine

“It took me a few days to settle back into a routine after the festival.”

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