Turn in on yourself
verb phrase
To become very self-focused or self-observant, often due to negative emotions or stress.
After his breakup, he turned in on himself and stopped hanging out with friends.
Often appears as...
- turn in on oneself after a traumatic event
- turn in on oneself due to stress
verb phrase
To begin to inwardly analyze your thoughts and feelings.
She turned in on herself and began to question her actions.
Often appears as...
- turn in on oneself to reflect
- turn in on oneself to self-evaluate
verb phrase
To become very self-focused or self-observant, often due to negative emotions or stress.
After his breakup, he turned in on himself and stopped hanging out with friends.
Often appears as...
- turn in on oneself after a traumatic event
- turn in on oneself due to stress
verb phrase
To begin to inwardly analyze your thoughts and feelings.
She turned in on herself and began to question her actions.
Often appears as...
- turn in on oneself to reflect
- turn in on oneself to self-evaluate
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Trigger
The phrase is often used after someone experiences something unpleasant that causes them to focus inward.
He didn't talk much at the party; it's like he turned in on himself after the argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Isolation Indicator
The phrase suggests that a person may start avoiding social interactions.
Ever since she failed her exams, she has turned in on herself, not even joining us for lunch.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Undertone
It implies a deep emotional process, not just ordinary self-reflection.
Losing his job made him turn in on himself, questioning his worth.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Trigger
The phrase is often used after someone experiences something unpleasant that causes them to focus inward.
He didn't talk much at the party; it's like he turned in on himself after the argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Isolation Indicator
The phrase suggests that a person may start avoiding social interactions.
Ever since she failed her exams, she has turned in on herself, not even joining us for lunch.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Undertone
It implies a deep emotional process, not just ordinary self-reflection.
Losing his job made him turn in on himself, questioning his worth.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Trigger
The phrase is often used after someone experiences something unpleasant that causes them to focus inward.
He didn't talk much at the party; it's like he turned in on himself after the argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Isolation Indicator
The phrase suggests that a person may start avoiding social interactions.
Ever since she failed her exams, she has turned in on herself, not even joining us for lunch.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Undertone
It implies a deep emotional process, not just ordinary self-reflection.
Losing his job made him turn in on himself, questioning his worth.
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