turn a hair
idiomTo show fear, alarm or distress; to be affected (by an experience or situation).
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bad hair day
A day when things seem to be unmanageable or go wrong.
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Barnet
[Cockney slang]hair
via Barnet Fair
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Buggins's turn
A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.
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curl someone's hair
To frighten, dismay, or excite someone thoroughly.
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get grey hair from
To acquire great frustration, confusion, or anxiousness from (something or someone).
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get out of someone's hair
To manipulate somebody into quit pestering somebody else.
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give someone grey hair
To give someone great frustration, confusion, or anxiousness.
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good turn
A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.