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Meaning of turn the boat | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To make a major change in behavior, strategy, topic under discussion, etc.

idiomatic

Examples

“"It will take⟳ a very special person to turn⟳ the boat and effect the required culture change⟳."”
“The results were that instead of many voters wanting to turn⟳ the boat, they were soothed . . . into supporting Gillespie’s message.”
“A little over a year ago I assessed the company's troubles and what it must do to turn⟳ the boat around.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

turn the clock back turn the corner turn the dial turn the frown upside down turn the other cheek turn the other way

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