Phrasal Verbs

turn over (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb turn over (1)

Meaning

to change the position of something so that the side facing down is now facing up

For example

  • turn sth over After passing out the exam papers, I told my students to turn them over and start work.

  • turn over sth Turn over the piece of paper and see what it says on the back.

Nouns often used as objects with turn over (1): steak, sausage, pancake, paper, postcard, photograph, mat

Quick Quiz

After one side of the steak was cooked, Barry turned it over and

a. served it with salad

b. cooked the other side

c. cooked another one instead
a) served it with salad b) cooked the other side c) cooked another one instead

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