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turn turtle

 

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Verb turn turtle has 1 sense
  1. capsize, turtle, turn turtle - overturn accidentally; "Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!"
    --1 is one way to overturn, turn over, tip over, tump over
    Sample sentence:
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Turn Turtle

Description:

"Turn turtle" is an idiomatic phrase that is used to describe the action of overturning or flipping upside down, particularly in reference to boats or vehicles.

Examples:

Verb:

1. The strong wind caused the yacht to turn turtle, throwing everyone into the water.

2. Be cautious while driving on slippery roads, as cars can easily turn turtle if you lose control.

Noun:

1. The rescue team arrived promptly to help the victims of the boat accident, who were all trapped beneath the turn turtle.

2. The car's sudden turn turtle shocked everyone as it came to a halt on its roof.

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