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[turn in one’s grave] or [turn over in one’s grave]{v. phr.} To be so grieved or angry that you would not rest quietly in your grave. •/If your grandfather could see what you’re doing now, he would turn over in his grave./

[turn loose] See: LET LOOSE(1a).

[turn off]{v.} 1. To stop by turning a knob or handle or by working a switch; to cause to be off. •/He turned the water off./ •/He turned off the light./ 2. To leave by turning right or left onto another way./ •/Turn off the highway at exit 5./ •/The car turned off on Bridge Street./ 3. {slang} To disgust, bore, or repel (someone) by being intellectually, emotionally, socially, or sexually unattractive. •/I won’t date Linda Bell anymore — she just turns me off./ Contrast: TURN ON.

[turn of the century]{n. phr.} The time at the end of one century and the beginning of the next century; {especially}: The time when the 1800’s became the 1900’s; the early 1900’s. •/Automobiles were strange things to see at the turn of the century./

[turn on]{v.} 1. To start by turning a knob or handle or working a switch; cause to be on. •/Jack turned on the water./ •/Who turned the lights on?/ 2. {informal} To put forth or succeed with as easily as turning on water. •/She really turns on the charm when that new boy is around./ 3. To attack. •/The lion tamer was afraid the lions would turn on him./ •/After Joe fumbled the ball and lost the big game, his friends turned on him./ 4. {slang} The opposite of turning someone off; to become greatly interested in an idea, person, or undertaking; to arouse the senses pleasantly. •/Mozart’s music always turns me on./ 5. Introducing someone to a new experience, or set of values. •/Benjamin turned me on to transcendental meditation, and ever since I’ve been feeling great!/ Contrast: TURN OFF.

[turn on a dime]{v. phr.} To be able to turn in a very narrow spot comparable to a small coin. •/This new sports car can turn on a dime./

[turn one around one’s little finger] See: TWIST ONE AROUND ONE’S LITTLE FINGER.

[turn one’s back on]{v. phr.} To refuse to help (someone in trouble or need.) •/He turned his back on his own family when they needed help./ •/The poorer nations are often not grateful for our help, but still we can not turn our back on them./ Compare: GO BACK ON(1).

[turn one’s hand to] See: PUT ONE’S HAND TO.

[turn one’s head]{v. phr.}, {informal} To make you lose your good judgment. •/The first pretty girl he saw turned his head./ •/Winning the class election turned his head./

[turn one’s nose up at]{v. phr.} To scorn; snub; look down at somebody or something. •/I don’t understand why Sue has to turn her nose up at everyone who didn’t go to an Ivy League college./

[turn one’s stomach]{v. phr.}, {informal} To make you feel sick. •/The smell of that cigar was enough to turn your stomach./ •/The sight of blood turns my stomach./

[turn on one’s heel]{v. phr.} To turn around suddenly. •/When John saw Fred approaching him, he turned on his heel./ •/When little Tommy’s big brother showed up, the bully turned on his heel./

[turnout]{n.} The number of people in attendance at a gathering. •/This is a terrific turnout for Tim’s poetry reading./