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turn in

idiom
Meaning

To submit something; to give.


Examples
SIMPLE

I need to turn in my homework by Friday.

CONTEXTUAL

She stayed up late to finish the report and turned it in just before the deadline.

COMPLEX

Reluctantly, he turned in his badge and gun, knowing that refusing would only make things worse for everyone involved.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    everything one touches turns to gold

    Everything someone uses or does succeeds or becomes better.

  3. 03

    everything one touches turns to shit

    Everything someone uses or does fails or becomes worse.

  4. 04

    good turn

    A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.

  5. 05

    left turn

    An unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.

  6. 06

    poacher turned gamekeeper

    A person now charged with protecting what they formerly preyed upon.

  7. 07

    serve the turn

    To suffice for one's immediate purpose or need.

  8. 08

    star turn

    An acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.

Last updated April 17, 2026