turn\ on\ one's\ heel

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.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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