turn on one's heel

turn on one's heel
{v. phr.} To turn around suddenly. * /When John saw Fred approaching him, he turned on his heel./ * /When little Tommy's big brother showed up, the bully turned on his heel./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • turn (on one's) heel — turn sharply. → heel …   English new terms dictionary

  • turn on one's heel — ► turn (on one s) heel turn sharply. Main Entry: ↑heel …   English terms dictionary

  • turn on one's heel — turn around suddenly The mailman turned on his heel when when he saw the large dog …   Idioms and examples

  • turn on one's heel — Turn away from, leave, part company …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • turn on one's heel — {v. phr.} To turn around suddenly. * /When John saw Fred approaching him, he turned on his heel./ * /When little Tommy s big brother showed up, the bully turned on his heel./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • turn\ on\ one's\ heel — v. phr. To turn around suddenly. When John saw Fred approaching him, he turned on his heel. When little Tommy s big brother showed up, the bully turned on his heel …   Словарь американских идиом

  • turn on one's heel — I turn sharply around II see heel I …   Useful english dictionary

  • one's heel — To turn sharply round, to turn back or away ● heel …   Useful english dictionary

  • on one's heel — See: TURN ON ONE S HEEL …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • on one's heel — See: TURN ON ONE S HEEL …   Dictionary of American idioms

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