Idioms

turn tail
to run away from trouble or danger
The young boys turned tail when the farmer began to chase them from the field.

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  • turn the clock back
  • turn the heat up on (someone)
  • turn the other cheek
  • turn the tables on (someone)
  • turn the tide
  • turn the trick
  • turn thumbs down on (someone or something)
  • turn to (someone or something)
  • turn up
  • turn up one's nose at (something)
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  • a drag on (someone)
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  • with respect to (something)
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