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turn of the screw
An added pressure or complication.
turn on its head
to completely change something's direction or meaning
turn on one's heel
Quickly change direction and leave.
turn one's back on
To refuse to help or support someone or something any longer.
turn one's coat
Change allegiance or loyalty.
turn one's color
change appearance, often due to emotion.
turn out
to conclude or result in a particular way
turn out to be
To be discovered to be something in the end.
turn over
to flip or rotate to the opposite side
turn over a new leaf
to start fresh or change behavior
turn someone's head
To attract someone's attention.
turn tail
To run away in fear.
turn the air blue
To speak in strong, offensive language.
turn the boat
Change direction or approach in a situation.
turn the corner
to improve after a difficult period
turn the other cheek
to respond to aggression with kindness
turn the page
start a new chapter or phase in life.
turn the scale
To change the balance or outcome significantly.
turn the screw
increase pressure or difficulty
turn the tables
Reverse a situation to gain advantage.
turn the tide
to change a situation significantly.
turn to dust
To disintegrate completely; become powder.
turn to good account
use something wisely for benefit
turn turtle
Capsize or overturn, especially a boat.