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Definition turn your back on in British English

turn your back on phrase

phrase
1

to turn your body so that your back is pointing towards someone or something

Example

She turned her back on him coldly.

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2

to refuse to accept someone or something that you have previously accepted

Example

He turned his back on his former beliefs.

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Definition turn your back on in British English