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turn two

idiom
Meaning

To reach the age of two years.


Examples
SIMPLE

My little nephew will turn two next month.

CONTEXTUAL

We are planning a small party because our daughter is about to turn two.

COMPLEX

The parents reflected on how quickly time had passed as their youngest child prepared to turn two.

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  1. 01

    beast with two backs

    Two people united in sexual intercourse in the missionary position.

  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

    eat for two

    To be pregnant

  4. 04

    everything one touches turns to gold

    Everything someone uses or does succeeds or becomes better.

  5. 05

    everything one touches turns to shit

    Everything someone uses or does fails or becomes worse.

  6. 06

    fall between two stools

    To fit into neither of two categories and, hence, be neglected or fail.

  7. 07

    feed two birds with one scone

    Synonym of kill two birds with one stone.

  8. 08

    for two pins

    Readily, with only the slightest encouragement.

Last updated April 17, 2026