What does "Turn upside down" mean?

flip so bottom is top

Synonym: completely changed Opposite: remained the same

"Turn upside down" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

We turn the buckets upside down, give them a little tap.

— Peppa Pig S3E30

It was like my whole life got turned upside down.

— Frozen 1

Nothing turns him upside down like losing Blair Waldorf.

— Gossip Girl S4E21

Robin's world is about to be turned upside-down.

— How I Met Your Mother S2E9

his whole world just turned upside down.

— Modern Family S2E5

But now that she's gone, that firm is gonna turn upside down, and I don't want you there when it does.

— Suits S6E11

Find him, turn the place upside down if you have to!

— Tangled

you say you woke up this morning the world turned upside down

— The Sopranos S1E10

"Turn upside down" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 10 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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