a stale routine
/ə steɪl ruːtiːn/noun phrase★Intermediate
informal
a boring, unchanging pattern of daily activities
She broke free from her stale routine by traveling abroad.
She escaped her monotonous daily life by going on a trip.
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Often used to describe a lack of excitement or novelty in one's life.
Collocations
break a stale routineto escape a boring daily patternfall into a stale routineto start living a monotonous life
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Related Phrases
daily grindphrase
the monotonous aspects of everyday life
rutphrase
a monotonous, unchanging pattern of life
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
This phrase is often used to express a desire for change or excitement in one's life.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'stale' (lacking freshness or excitement) and 'routine' (a fixed pattern of behavior).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe dissatisfaction with a predictable, unchanging lifestyle.
Word Breakdown
stale
lacking freshness or excitement
adjectiveroutine
a fixed pattern of behavior
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