turn the boat
idiomTo make a major change in behavior, strategy, topic under discussion, etc.
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boy in the boat
The human clitoris.
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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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float someone's boat
To interest or appeal to someone; to make someone happy.
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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.
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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.
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good turn
A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.
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in the same boat
In the same situation or predicament; having the same problems.
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left turn
An unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.