a creature of habit

creature of habit

One who prefers the comfort and reliability of routine and habitual behavior. My brother is far too much a creature of habit to be up for something like backpacking across Europe. I know we're told to shuck our routines and live spontaneously, but I'm a creature of habit—it's just easier when you know exactly how each day will pan out.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a creature of ˈhabit

a person who always does certain things at certain times: My grandfather is a real creature of habit — he likes his meals at the same time every day.
See also: creature, habit, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • creature of habit
  • habit is second nature
  • nose habit
  • rub (one) up the wrong way
  • rub somebody up the wrong way
  • rub someone up the wrong way
  • stroke (one) the wrong way
  • stroke someone the wrong way
  • rub the wrong way
  • rub someone the wrong way
References in periodicals archive
Behavioural psychologist, Jo Hemmings, said: "Over a third of Brits (35%) said that being a creature of habit was just a part of life, and familiarity can be very comforting.
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