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turn the boat

idiom

To make a major change in behavior, strategy, topic under discussion, etc.


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  1. 01

    boy in the boat

    The human clitoris.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    float someone's boat

    To interest or appeal to someone; to make someone happy.

  4. 04

    fresh off the boat

    Newly arrived from a foreign place, especially as an immigrant who is still unfamiliar with the customs and language of their new environment.

  5. 05

    get in the boat and row

    To make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; also, to perform one's share of work.

  6. 06

    good turn

    A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.

  7. 07

    in the same boat

    In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.

  8. 08

    left turn

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

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