turn one's back
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turn one's back
verb turns one's back · turning one's back · turned one's back
- To cease paying attention. As soon as I turned my back, he started writing on the wall.
- To forsake, to abandon; to ignore. He got off to a strong start, only to turn his back on the project two months later.
- To turn away, as when fleeing or in contempt.
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verb to forsake, to abandon; to ignore
| Español | dar la espalda |
|---|---|
| Français | tourner le dos |
| Italiano | voltare le spalle, volgere le spalle |
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