Turn (something) On Its Head Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Turn (something) On Its Head Idiom mean?

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turn (something) on its head What does turn (something) on its head mean?	to show that an idea or argument is wrong and means the opposite of what it first seemed to mean, to change the way that people think about a subject	The lawyer was able to easily turn the argument on its head.
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dragster What does "dragster" mean?	car for drag racing

keep the wolf from the door What does "keep the wolf from the door" mean?	to maintain oneself at the most basic level	My friend's part-time job is enough for him to keep the wolf from the door.
as wise as an owl What does "as wise as an owl" mean?	very wise	My grandfather is as wise as an owl and he seems to know everything.
touch off (something) What does "touch off (something)" mean?	to start something	The arrest of the labor leader touched off a riot among the workers.
Blow your stack What does "Blow your stack" mean?	If you blow your stack, you lose your temper.
day and night What does "day and night" mean?	all of the time	We worked day and night to finish the project before the end of the month.
a little bird told me What does "a little bird told me" mean?	something is learned from a mysterious and secret source who you do not want to name	A little bird told me that my friends will have a surprise party for me next week.
butter (someone) up or butter up (someone) What does "butter (someone) up or butter up (someone)" mean?	to flatter someone in order to get his or her favor or friendship	The man spends much time trying to butter up his boss so that he will not have to work so hard.
once in a blue moon What does "once in a blue moon" mean?	very rarely	We only go out for Italian food once in a blue moon although we enjoy it very much.

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Turn (something) On Its Head Idiom