turn around and (do something)

idiom

informal

: to act in an unexpected or surprising way by doing (something specified)

He just turned around and left school.

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Asuka's situation highlights a disturbing trend among certain fans who, over the years, have harassed wrestlers at airports, hotels, and even their homes, often pushing for autographs or pictures only to turn around and sell the memorabilia for profit. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 The Chiefs will also have to turn around and play just three nights after that in a Christmas Day game Wednesday in Pittsburgh. —

Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024 In Catonsville, some workers got to jobs at Panera Bread in the morning only to turn around and leave when it was announced that the eatery would close because of the storm. —

Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025 Now, Jimmy is AFC Richmond coach Ted, the guy with the unorthodox ideas that shockingly turn around and better the lives of people used to disappointment and stasis. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turn around and (do something)

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