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.

Examples of turn around and (do something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At first, we were told to turn around and head to Oxford to gather audio chronicling a human tragedy of international importance. —

John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2024 As the robber catches up, Alex and his sister turn around and stop. —

Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 June 2024 Promise ’em a podcaster – albeit a former player with analytic chops but no coaching experience beyond grade-school kids – and then turn around and hire an actual championship coach? —

Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 6 June 2024 Ruby reaches out her arms as the woman starts to turn around and face her. —

Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for turn around and (do something)

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