Turn Idioms
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Meaning: change your position with respect to someone else.
Example: After flying back to town, I went to Jenna's place uninformed to surprise her & to my amaze she had already planned a party to welcome me. I should have known she is smart enough to turn the tables. Read more ➺
Meaning: refuse entry to somewhere
Example: His job application was turned aside when they saw his criminal record. Read more ➺
Meaning: to change from supporting something to opposing it
Example: A section of his supporters turned against him when they heard his latest speech on immigration. Read more ➺
Meaning: to arrive at an event
Example: They had fewer people turn out for their party than they anticipated. Read more ➺
Meaning: to alter your behaviour in a positive way
Example: He has not been in trouble this year. He has really turned over a new leaf. Read more ➺
Meaning: to alternate doing something
Example: I understand that everybody wants to try driving, but you will have to take turns. Read more ➺
Meaning: a thrilling book
Example: The book is a page-turner and now I cannot take a break until I complete reading it. Read more ➺
Meaning: the point after which things become better
Example: The turning point in the story came when the protagonist lost his sister in a car accident. Read more ➺
Meaning: It refers to something turning upside down.
Example: The automobile turned turtle on the highway when the storm got too strong. Read more ➺
Meaning: do everything that is possible in order to achieve something
Example: The chief of security said that his team would leave no stone unturned in nabbing the miscreants. Read more ➺
