Turn a hair Meaning in English
expression
TURN-uh-HAIR
TURN-uh-HAIR
Definition
To not show any sign of fear, shock, or worry, even in a difficult or dangerous situation.
Usage & Nuances
"Turn a hair" is usually used in the negative: "not turn a hair." It's an old-fashioned, somewhat literary idiom meaning to stay calm and unbothered. More common modern expressions are "not bat an eye" or "not flinch." Rarely used with a positive meaning.
Spanish: inmutarse - alterarsePortuguese (BR): se abalar - se mexer (emocionalmente)Portuguese (PT): abalar-se - mexer-se (emocionalmente)Chinese (Simplified): 面不改色 - 毫不在意Chinese (Traditional): 面不改色 - 毫不在意Hindi: जरा भी विचलित होनाArabic: يتأثر على الإطلاق - يظهر أدنى قلقBengali: একটুও বিচলিত হওয়াRussian: и глазом не моргнуть - не показать волненияJapanese: 平然としている - 動じないVietnamese: không nao núng - không bối rốiKorean: 태연하다 - 전혀 동요하지 않다Turkish: hiç kılını kıpırdatmamak - hiç tepki vermemekUrdu: ذرا بھی متاثر نہ ہوناIndonesian: tidak terguncang - tetap tenang
Example Sentences
He saw the accident but did not turn a hair.
basic
Nothing makes her turn a hair; she's always calm.
basic
The loud noise didn't make the horse turn a hair.
basic
When everyone panicked, he didn't turn a hair.
natural
Even after hearing the bad news, she didn't turn a hair.
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The comedian insulted him on stage, but he didn't turn a hair.
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