pull a U-turn

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

To perform a 180-degree turn while driving, often quickly or unexpectedly.

U-turnVERB + U-TURN (movement in a car)

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pull

Examples (10)

  • Realizing he missed the exit, the driver pulled a quick U-turn.
  • It's illegal to pull a U-turn on a highway.
  • The taxi suddenly pulled a U-turn in the middle of the busy street.
  • If you go too far, just find a safe spot to pull a U-turn.
  • I had to pull a U-turn because I was going in the wrong direction.
  • He saw the police car and instinctively pulled a U-turn to avoid it.
  • The stunt driver skillfully pulled a U-turn at high speed.
  • You can't just pull a U-turn wherever you want; look for the signs.
  • She was about to pull a U-turn when she saw an oncoming truck.
  • The GPS told me to pull a U-turn as soon as it was safe.