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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The guests decide to turn around and stay on the ship, which seems like a safe choice. —

Emma Soren, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2024 Undeterred, many simply turn around and renew their northbound journeys, dodging criminals, crooked cops and Mexican immigration agents. —

Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 With the award, the power couple have gained lots of positive media coverage by handing out multimillion awards to other famous people, who are supposed to turn around and distribute the money to worthy causes. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024 So, Watts’ had the driver turn around and bring her back to set. —

Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turn around and (do something)

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