Spin in (one's) grave In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "spin in (one's) grave", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-22 02:02

Meaning of Spin in (one's) grave

Synonyms:

roll (over) in (one's) grave , turn (over) in (one's) grave

Spin in (one's) grave informal verb phrase

Used to say that a dead person would be very angry or upset about something that someone has done

Your mother would spin in her grave if she could hear you today.

If my father knew that I lost all of my inheritance on shares, he would spin in his grave.

Other phrases about:

bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

kick up a fuss, stink, etc.
to become angry or complain about something unimportant.
die for want of lobster sauce

To feel devastated because of a minor problem or accident

spit in (one's) eye

To intentionally and spitefully insult or show disrespect for someone

Go Off The Deep End

1. Become angry or lose self-control

2. To plunge into the deep part of a pool

Grammar and Usage of Spin in (one's) grave

Verb Forms

  • to spin in (one's) grave
  • spins in (one's) grave
  • spun in (one's) grave
  • spinning in (one's) grave

The verb "spin" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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