take the cure
The idiom "take the cure" is commonly used to describe undergoing treatment, either for addiction or at a health resort.
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Definition
B2Addiction Treatment
(informal)To enter a program designed to treat addiction, such as to drugs or alcohol.
Example
- After years of struggling, he decided to take the cure and entered a rehabilitation center.
C1Health and Wellness
(historical)To undergo a course of treatment at a spa or health resort.
Example
- In the 19th century, many people would take the cure at European spas to improve their health.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take the cure":
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