return to one 's old habits
Chinese idioms refer to the emergence of old habits or defects. The same as "relapse". It's from the strange tales of Liaozhai, eight kings.
explain
Refers to the appearance of old habits or problems. The same as "relapse".
source
Pu Songling's strange tales from a lonely studio, eight great kings in Qing Dynasty: "today's veteran is dead, down and out, and can't fly around. I'll never forget to make the same old style again."
usage
Used as a predicate or object; used of something bad
return to one 's old habits
Internal repair and external disturbance - nèi xiū wai rǎng
valuable things passed on from the past - diǎn zhāng wén wù
referring to astonishment at unfamiliar sights - shǔ quǎn fèi rì