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is formal and less commonly used thanon
.) •I never thought that my own dog would turn on me!
•The treasurer turned on the entire board of directors.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
turn a deaf ear to something — turn a deaf ear to (something) to ignore what someone is saying. The Supreme Court said there was a need for action, but Congress has turned a deaf ear to the Court. Mei ling s father turned a deaf ear to any criticism of how he had taught his… … New idioms dictionary
turn someone against something — turn (someone/something) against (someone/something) to cause someone or something to oppose someone or something else. He took all of our proposals and turned them against us. Advisors have been trying to turn the president against increased… … New idioms dictionary
turn onto someone or something — in. to ecome interested in someone or something. □ Jeff turned onto electronics at the age of fourteen. □ I tried to get her to turn onto me, but she could only think of John … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
turn someone or something upside down — tv. to upset someone or something; to confuse someone or something. □ We turned his place upside down, but never found the gun. □ The whole business turned me upside down. It’ll take days to recover … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
turn up one’s nose at someone or something — tv. to show disdain or disgust at someone or something. □ This is good, wholesome food. Don’t turn your nose up at it. CD She turned up her nose at Pete, which was probably a good idea … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
turn thumbs down (on someone or something) — tv. to reject someone or something. □ The board turned thumbs down on Rocko’s application for parole. □ The committee examined the proposal and turned thumbs down … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
What’s with someone or something? — interrog. What is wrong with someone or something? □ Hey, chum! What’s with you? □ What’s with this can opener? It won’t turn … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
turn — [tʉrn] vt. [ME turnen < OE turnian & OFr turner, tourner, both < L tornare, to turn in a lathe, turn < tornus, lathe < Gr tornos, lathe, carpenter s compasses, akin to terein, to bore through: for IE base see THROW] I to cause to… … English World dictionary
turn against — 1. To use to the injury of 2. To render hostile to 3. To rebel against • • • Main Entry: ↑turn * * * turn against (or turn someone against) become (or cause someone to become) hostile toward public opinion turned against him * * * turn against [ … Useful english dictionary
turn someone against someone — turn (someone/something) against (someone/something) to cause someone or something to oppose someone or something else. He took all of our proposals and turned them against us. Advisors have been trying to turn the president against increased… … New idioms dictionary
turn something against someone — turn (someone/something) against (someone/something) to cause someone or something to oppose someone or something else. He took all of our proposals and turned them against us. Advisors have been trying to turn the president against increased… … New idioms dictionary
