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Rachel Chau
2021-07-16 03:07
Turn the Other Cheek adverb phrase
To restrain yourself from retaliating someone who hurts, insults or harms you
Even though the passenger was rude, the flight attendant still tried to be nice and turn the other cheek to him until the flight safely touched down.
He is the one that would never turn the other cheek but throw the other fist.
When an argument or a fight occurs, both parties involved are responsible for it.
To cause an argument or a fight
Those who live in the same house should should try to treat each other amicably.
Used to indicate that opposing groups of people are clearly distinguished and ready to start fighting or arguing with each other
An intense argument
The verb "turn" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The phrase originates from Jesus's words to His followers in the Bible: "if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also". In which, He promoted non-violence and forgiveness.
Do you see anything wrong?
Be embarrassed and ashamed when one has been defeated or failed
After losing that game, she had her tail between her legs.
