idiom
turn one's back on
TURN wunz BAK on
tɜːrn wʌnz bæk ɒnListen
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Syllable breakdown
turnone'sbackon
Dictionary meaning
To abandon or refuse to help someone or something.
Examples
- He turned his back on the deal at the last minute.
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