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101when (someone's) back is turned — when/while (someone s) back is turned while someone is somewhere else or unable to notice what is happening. When my mother s back was turned, my grandmother would give me chocolates …
102while (someone's) back is turned — when/while (someone s) back is turned while someone is somewhere else or unable to notice what is happening. When my mother s back was turned, my grandmother would give me chocolates …
103tables are turned — When the tables are turned, the situation has changed giving the advantage to the party who had previously been at a disadvantage …
104well-turned — UK [ˌwel ˈtɜː(r)nd] / US [ˌwel ˈtɜrnd] adjective 1) a well turned phrase is one that is expressed well 2) with an attractive curved shape a well turned table leg …
105well-turned — adjective 1. of a pleasing shape a well turned ankle • Similar to: ↑shapely 2. (of language) aptly and pleasingly expressed a well turned phrase • Similar to: ↑felicitous • …
106swash-turned — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: from obsolete swash slanting : turned in a spiral pattern a swash turned baluster …
107poacher turned gamekeeper — phrase someone who did not obey the law or authority in the past but now makes other people obey it Thesaurus: people who tell people what to dosynonym Main entry: poacher * * * someone who now protects the interests they previously attacked * *… …
108when someone's back is turned — when someone’s back is turned phrase when someone is not there, or is not paying attention I don’t know what these kids get up to when my back is turned. Thesaurus: not known or difficult to knowsynonym Main entry: back …
109in|turned — «IHN TURND», adjective. 1. turned inward: »inturned teeth. 2. Especially British. self centered; introverted …
110un|turned — «uhn TURND», adjective. not turned …