Get/turn nasty
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Change
Used to describe a quick shift from calm to hostile situations.
The game was fun until a foul caused things to turn nasty.
Pro Tip 2/3Tangible Risk
Implies a potential threat or real danger becoming apparent.
The sky was clear, then the weather turned nasty and we rushed inside.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoiding Conflict
Used to emphasize the avoidance of situations that may become confrontational.
When their conversation started turning nasty, I left the room.
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