Turn Turk

n.

Heard in Wexford and Dublin

To suddenly become angry or turn on someone.

He turned Turk on me.

Posh English

He became suddenly and intensely angry with me.

Related terms

• Took a turnTo get ill suddenly. Also: Situtation/condition changed.
• A hands turnA small act of assistance or a minor service performed for another.
• As far as turn backVery Politely tell a person where you are going without telling them!
• Have a face that would turn milkTo possess a countenance so unattractive or scowling that it could sour milk.
• Shad turn soar milk soarThe person has a very sulky or moody expression.
• Turn de wild catTo describe someone who is exceptionally flexible or athletic.