Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to turn your back on someone
Idiomatic Expression
/təː tɜːrn jɔːr bæk ɒn ˈsʌmwʌn/
Definition
To refuse to support or help someone.
Examples
- She felt hurt when he decided to turn his back on her during difficult times.
- It’s hard to believe you would turn your back on a friend in need.
Meaning
This phrase means to abandon or reject someone, often in a moment when they need support or companionship.
Synonyms
- Abandon
- Desert
- Reject
- Disown
