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turn the other cheek

Idiom Conflict

Meaning

to ignore insults or avoid taking revenge

Example Sentences

"He chose to turn the other cheek instead of fighting back."

Related Expressions

rules are made to be broken

sometimes it's okay to ignore rules

get the wrong end of the stick

to misunderstand a situation or statement completely

to come out on top

to succeed in a difficult situation or competition

have second thoughts

to start having doubts about a decision you have made

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