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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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turn on vs against
0 After they stole the antique vase, the thieves started to turn [on/against] each other. 02 br
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00 Is there any difference between the two prepositions in this context? 02 br
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00 Thanks in advance! 0-
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00 Is there any difference between the two prepositions in this context? 02 br
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00 Thanks in advance! 0-
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01 i 00 Turn on = 00 00 to become suddenly hostile to: 00 The dog turned on its owner. 02 br
00 Turn against = 00 to become dissatisfied with or hostile to (people or things that one previously liked etc: 02 i 00 He turned against his friends. 02 br
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00 As you can see, 'turn on' is more immediate and aggressive. 02 br
01 i 00 Turn on = 00 00 to become suddenly hostile to: 00 The dog turned on its owner. 02 br
00 Turn against = 00 to become dissatisfied with or hostile to (people or things that one previously liked etc: 02 i 00 He turned against his friends. 02 br
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00 As you can see, 'turn on' is more immediate and aggressive. 02 br
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