Collocations with "turn"

76 collocations found

turn frosty

indicates a sudden transition to an unfriendly state

frosty6.0
turn numb

To become numb, often implying a change in color or temperature.

numb6.0
turn sb's stomach

To make someone feel very sick or disgusted.

stomach6.0
the tide turns

the prevailing trend or situation changes

tide6.0
turn traitor

to become a traitor by betraying one's country, cause, or group

traitor6.0
turn bad

Sense: not safe to eat. Indicates food has spoiled.

bad5.8
turn physical

to change to a state that involves violence or force

physical5.8
turn blank

For one's face or expression to suddenly show no emotion.

blank5.5
turn chilly

only used about the weather

chilly5.5
turn rigid

To become stiff, implying a transformation.

rigid5.5
the tide turns

the tide changes from high to low or low to high

tide5.0
turn angry

Suggests a sudden or noticeable change to an angry state.

angry4.5
turn gay

An informal and sometimes controversial term for becoming gay.

gay4.5
turn sad

to suddenly become sad

sad4.5
stale4.5
turn one's wrath on

to direct one's anger towards a new target

wrath3.5