Turn round/around and do something
phrase
To suddenly do the opposite of what was expected or agreed upon.
We made a plan, but she just turned round and did the exact opposite.
Often appears as...
- turn round and leave
- turn round and say
phrase
To quickly or suddenly shift your focus or attention to something.
He was talking to me, then suddenly he turned round and started talking to his friend.
Often appears as...
- turn round and see
- turn round and notice
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To suddenly do the opposite of what was expected or agreed upon.
We made a plan, but she just turned round and did the exact opposite.
Often appears as...
- turn round and leave
- turn round and say
phrase
To quickly or suddenly shift your focus or attention to something.
He was talking to me, then suddenly he turned round and started talking to his friend.
Often appears as...
- turn round and see
- turn round and notice
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Actions
Use it when someone does something surprising or opposite of the plan, usually causing frustration.
We agreed to meet early, but she turned round and arrived late.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Reactions
Often shows the speaker's disappointment or annoyance with the unexpected change in actions.
I thought he agreed, but he turned round and argued against me.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Emphasis
Emphasizes contrast between the initial expectation and the actual outcome, enhancing the element of surprise.
He promised confidentiality, then turned round and shared the secrets.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Actions
Use it when someone does something surprising or opposite of the plan, usually causing frustration.
We agreed to meet early, but she turned round and arrived late.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Reactions
Often shows the speaker's disappointment or annoyance with the unexpected change in actions.
I thought he agreed, but he turned round and argued against me.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Emphasis
Emphasizes contrast between the initial expectation and the actual outcome, enhancing the element of surprise.
He promised confidentiality, then turned round and shared the secrets.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Actions
Use it when someone does something surprising or opposite of the plan, usually causing frustration.
We agreed to meet early, but she turned round and arrived late.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Reactions
Often shows the speaker's disappointment or annoyance with the unexpected change in actions.
I thought he agreed, but he turned round and argued against me.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Emphasis
Emphasizes contrast between the initial expectation and the actual outcome, enhancing the element of surprise.
He promised confidentiality, then turned round and shared the secrets.
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