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Haddie Posted 12 years ago
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What's the difference between turning your back to sb/sth and turning your back on sb/sth?
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eg. Turn your back to the wall and face the camera. (Physical position) Don't turn your back to the camera, we want to photograph your face, not your back.
- eg.
- Turn your back to the wall and face the camera.
- (Physical position) Don't turn your back to the camera, we want to photograph your face, not your back.
- Don't turn your back on your sister.
- She needs you.
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eg. Turn your back to the wall and face the camera. (Physical position)
Don't turn your back to the camera, we want to photograph your face, not your back.
Don't turn your back on your sister. She needs you. (Don't ignore or abandon your sister.)
Don't turn your back to the camera, we want to photograph your face, not your back.
Don't turn your back on your sister. She needs you. (Don't ignore or abandon your sister.)
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Turning your back "to" the truth won't get you anywhere.
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Turning your back "to" the truth won't get you anywhere.
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