“turn the”

The following 5 entries include the term turn the.

turn the other cheek

phrase

: to respond to injury or unkindness with patience : forgo retaliation

turn the tables

phrase

: to bring about a reversal of the relative conditions or fortunes of two contending parties

turn the trick

phrase

: to bring about the desired result or effect

turn the trencher

noun

turn the corner

idiom

: to get past the most difficult area or period in something and begin to improve


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