Get/turn nasty

phrase

To become unpleasant or dangerous.

The protest was peaceful at first, but it turned nasty when the police arrived.
Visual representation of "get/turn nasty" - to become unpleasant or dangerous

Often appears as...

  • situation turned nasty
  • weather turned nasty
phrase

To become unfriendly or hostile.

They seemed nice initially, but they got nasty when I mentioned money.
Visual representation of "get/turn nasty" - to become unfriendly or hostile

Often appears as...

  • people got nasty
  • attitude got nasty
phrase

To develop a complicated or serious problem.

This legal dispute could get nasty if we don't settle it quickly.
Visual representation of "get/turn nasty" - to develop a complicated or serious problem

Often appears as...

  • problem got nasty
  • dispute got nasty
phrase

To become unpleasant or dangerous.

The protest was peaceful at first, but it turned nasty when the police arrived.
Visual representation of "get/turn nasty" - to become unpleasant or dangerous

Often appears as...

  • situation turned nasty
  • weather turned nasty
phrase

To become unfriendly or hostile.

They seemed nice initially, but they got nasty when I mentioned money.
Visual representation of "get/turn nasty" - to become unfriendly or hostile

Often appears as...

  • people got nasty
  • attitude got nasty
phrase

To develop a complicated or serious problem.

This legal dispute could get nasty if we don't settle it quickly.
Visual representation of "get/turn nasty" - to develop a complicated or serious problem

Often appears as...

  • problem got nasty
  • dispute got nasty
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "get/turn nasty"
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Sudden Change

Used to describe a quick shift from calm to hostile situations.

Illustration for Sudden Change
The game was fun until a foul caused things to turn nasty.
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Tangible Risk

Implies a potential threat or real danger becoming apparent.

Illustration for Tangible Risk
The sky was clear, then the weather turned nasty and we rushed inside.
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Avoiding Conflict

Used to emphasize the avoidance of situations that may become confrontational.

Illustration for Avoiding Conflict
When their conversation started turning nasty, I left the room.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sudden Change

Used to describe a quick shift from calm to hostile situations.

Illustration for Sudden Change
The game was fun until a foul caused things to turn nasty.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Tangible Risk

Implies a potential threat or real danger becoming apparent.

Illustration for Tangible Risk
The sky was clear, then the weather turned nasty and we rushed inside.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoiding Conflict

Used to emphasize the avoidance of situations that may become confrontational.

Illustration for Avoiding Conflict
When their conversation started turning nasty, I left the room.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sudden Change

Used to describe a quick shift from calm to hostile situations.

Illustration for Sudden Change
The game was fun until a foul caused things to turn nasty.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Tangible Risk

Implies a potential threat or real danger becoming apparent.

Illustration for Tangible Risk
The sky was clear, then the weather turned nasty and we rushed inside.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoiding Conflict

Used to emphasize the avoidance of situations that may become confrontational.

Illustration for Avoiding Conflict
When their conversation started turning nasty, I left the room.
Visual representation of the word "Get/turn nasty"

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