turn turtle

/tərn ˌtʌrdl/
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Other forms: turned turtle; turning turtle; turns turtle

Definitions of turn turtle
  1. verb
    overturn accidentally
    synonyms: capsize, turtle
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    type of:
    overturn, tip over, tump over, turn over
    turn from an upright or normal position
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