Stand/turn something on its head In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stand/turn something on its head", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-01-18 10:01

Meaning of Stand/turn something on its head

Stand/turn something on its head phrase

To change something such as an argument, fact, theory, etc. completely, and such that makes everyone thinks about it in a totally different way.

 

This political system has turned the notion of equality and liberty on its head and sparked a new wave of unrest.

The most recent discovery has stood our understanding of genetics on its head.

These photographs aim at standing conventional idea of beauty on its head.

Grammar and Usage of Stand/turn something on its head

Verb Forms

  • stood/turned something on its head
  • standing/turning something on its head

The verb "stand/turn" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Stand/turn something on its head

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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