a stale routine
/ə steɪl ruːtiːn/
a monotonous, unchanging pattern of life
After years of the same job, he felt trapped in a stale routine.
He felt stuck in a boring, repetitive daily pattern.
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.
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
Related Phrases
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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