turn on heel
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English Dictionaryturn on one's heelto turn around suddenly
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Idiomsturn on heelturn on (your) heelto leave quickly and suddenly.
She turned on her heel and went back to her room.Etymology: based on the idea that you could quickly change the direction in which you are moving by literally turning on your heel [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
turn on one's heelto turn around suddenly
The dog suddenly turned on his heel and ran away.
The letter carrier turned on his heel when he saw the large dog.
[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
turn on one's heel v. phr. To turn around suddenly.
When John saw Fred approaching him, he turned on his heel. When little Tommy's big brother showed up, the bully turned on his heel. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲