Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

turn-your-back-on-someone

idiom

/tɜrn jʊər bæk ɒn ˈsʌmwʌn/

Definition

To abandon or reject someone intentionally and in a way that suggests betrayal.

Examples

After years of friendship, she decided to turn her back on him when he needed her the most.
It’s hard to understand why he would turn his back on his family during such a difficult time.
She felt heartbroken when her best friend turned her back on her.

Meaning

This phrase typically describes a situation where an individual chooses to ignore or stop supporting someone they were previously connected with, often leading to feelings of hurt and betrayal.