1. We can’t turn b________ ____ ________ - what has happened has happened. Definition: to return to a time in the past
1. We can’t turn back the clock - what has happened has happened.
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1. The town was turned i________ a thriving seaside destination. Definition: to change or develop into something different
1. The town was turned into a thriving seaside destination.
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1. She turned ____ b______ _____ her career to devote her life to animals. Definition: to refuse to accept someone or something that you have previously accepted
1. She turned her back on her career to devote her life to animals.
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4. I’m sorry, but I had no one else to turn t___. Definition: to go to someone for help when you are having difficulty dealing with a situation.
4. I’m sorry, but I had no one else to turn to.
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5. Obviously, I’m disappointed at the way things have turned o_______. Definition: to develop in a particular way, or to have a particular result.
5. Obviously, I’m disappointed at the way things have turned out.
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6. 1956 marked a turning p_______ in Franco’s political and personal life. Definition: a time when an important change takes place in a situation, especially one that makes it better.
6. 1956 marked a turning point in Franco’s political and personal life.
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7. How could you turn d_______ such a fantastic job? Definition: to not accept an offer or request
7. How could you turn down such a fantastic job?
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8. He says he’s turned o_____ ___ ______ ________, but I have my doubts. Definition: to change your life by starting to be a better person or stopping a bad habit
8. He says he’s turned over a new leaf, but I have my doubts.
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9. We’re not supposed to park here, but the authorities usually turn a b_____ _______. Definition: to pretend you do not notice something, because you should do something about it but you do not want to
9. We’re not supposed to park here, but the authorities usually turn a blind eye.
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10. The £400 million loan will help turn the Brazilian economy a___________. Definition: to stop being unsuccessful and to start being successful, or to make something do this.
10. The £400 million loan will help turn the Brazilian economy around.
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11. The police came and turned the place up______ _____. Definition: to make a place very untidy while you are searching for something.
11. The police came and turned the place upside down.
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12. He turned his sleeping bag i________ ___ and shook it. Definition: to pull something so that the inside part faces out
12. He turned his sleeping bag inside out and shook it.
