would turn (roll) over in one's grave# EnglishChat - 鸟语花香
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Definition: be very upset (This expression refers to what a dead person
would do if he/she found out about something that he/she
would strongly object to.)
Note: This expression is always used in a hypothetical sense,
what if and would. After all, you cannot say that someone(really)
turned over in his grave.
Sample: If my grandfather saw me now marrying someone of different
religion/race, he would turn over in his grave.
would do if he/she found out about something that he/she
would strongly object to.)
Note: This expression is always used in a hypothetical sense,
what if and would. After all, you cannot say that someone(really)
turned over in his grave.
Sample: If my grandfather saw me now marrying someone of different
religion/race, he would turn over in his grave.
