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turn in |
give to the manager, hand in
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When you leave our company, please turn in your uniform.
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turn in |
go to bed, crash, hit the hay
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I'm going to turn in now. I'm very tired.
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turn into |
become, change into, convert
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If you eat any more hotdogs you'll turn into a wiener!
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turn of the century |
(See the turn of the century)
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turn-on |
something that excites or arouses you
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Her voice was a turn-on for me. She has a sexy voice.
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turn on a dime |
turn sharply, turn quickly, do a 180
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An Alfa Romeo has excellent steering. It can turn on a dime.
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turn on you |
turn against you, change from friend to enemy
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If you preach your religion, they may get mad and turn on you.
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turn out |
happen, develop, end up
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How did your cake turn out? Is it a good recipe?
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turn out |
attend, show up
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Only 40% of the population turned out to vote.
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turn over a new leaf |
begin living by a new set of rules or values
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Since Bob stopped drinking he's turned over a new leaf.
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