Not turn a hair
phrase
To show no emotion or surprise.
Despite the shocking news, she did not turn a hair.
Often appears as...
- she did not turn a hair
- he did not turn a hair
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To show no emotion or surprise.
Despite the shocking news, she did not turn a hair.
Often appears as...
- she did not turn a hair
- he did not turn a hair
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Understated Reaction
Refers to someone's minimal reaction, often unexpected in situations where strong emotions are normal.
The room was in chaos after the announcement, but she did not turn a hair.
Pro Tip 2/3Calm in Crisis
Implies maintaining composure under stress or amidst disturbing events.
Even as the accusations flew, he did not turn a hair.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
This phrase is figurative and doesn't involve actual hair movement; it's about emotional steadiness.
Though the earthquake shook the ground, the old man did not turn a hair.
Pro Tip 1/3Understated Reaction
Refers to someone's minimal reaction, often unexpected in situations where strong emotions are normal.
The room was in chaos after the announcement, but she did not turn a hair.
Pro Tip 2/3Calm in Crisis
Implies maintaining composure under stress or amidst disturbing events.
Even as the accusations flew, he did not turn a hair.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
This phrase is figurative and doesn't involve actual hair movement; it's about emotional steadiness.
Though the earthquake shook the ground, the old man did not turn a hair.
Pro Tip 1/3Understated Reaction
Refers to someone's minimal reaction, often unexpected in situations where strong emotions are normal.
The room was in chaos after the announcement, but she did not turn a hair.
Pro Tip 2/3Calm in Crisis
Implies maintaining composure under stress or amidst disturbing events.
Even as the accusations flew, he did not turn a hair.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literally
This phrase is figurative and doesn't involve actual hair movement; it's about emotional steadiness.
Though the earthquake shook the ground, the old man did not turn a hair.
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