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English Slang Idioms (376)

"A few inmates turn over a new ......... and become productive members of society after they get out of jail, but not that many, in my opinion," the warden told the commissioner.
"When I got to basic training, I had to hand ......... all of my clothes and possessions to the drill sergeant. I didn't see a regular pair of jeans again for almost six months," Jay told Jesse.
"So just because you got a bad grade, you're going to turn ......... and run away?" Bill asked his younger brother.
"If someone insults you, you have to turn the other .......... You can't go through life punching people-- you'll end up in jail," Ben said to his teenage son.
"You have to develop a sense of confidence. Turning ......... and hiding in your shell will not solve any problems," Oscar said to his brother.
Jake was happy that he was able to turn the ......... on Wes in the chess match. He'd been losing but was able to capture his opponent's queen in a cleverly laid trap.
It's hard for a manager to reduce the turn......... rate at work when the job is stressful and doesn't pay much.
"What took you so long to get here? I've been stuck for the past twenty minutes twiddling my ........., waiting for you," Hank complained to Tim.
"I can't believe that guy wanted $30 for that lawnmower. I wouldn't give him two ......... for that piece of junk," Kerry said to Jackson.
"I can't be late again or I'll get fired. I already have two ......... against me for tardiness, so I have to leave right now," Jeff said to his girlfriend.