turn heads

phrase

: to attract favorable attention
the car's sleek design is bound to turn heads

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Dolan studied drama at the Guildhall School in London and then went into television, soon turning heads, including with characters who have darker sides. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 From turning heads on the sidewalk to indulging at a local pub, the London native hits the streets with a touch of British humor and charm. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Thanks to the expertise of William Berkele Distillery master distiller Chip Tate, Burnt Tavern is already turning heads around the globe. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2026 Antonio Smith turning heads Smith's strong start continued in Week 2 against Southlake Carroll, where the senior made several impact plays that caught the attention of some of the biggest names in football. Jaylon Shoots, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turn heads

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“Turn heads.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20heads. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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