How to Pronounce "turn the other cheek"
expression
TURN thee UTH-er CHEEK
TURN thee UTH-uh CHEEK
Definition
To respond to an attack or insult by not fighting back or seeking revenge, but instead showing forgiveness or patience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈəðɝ/ /ˈtʃik
British English
tˈɜːn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈʌðɐ/ /tʃˈiːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN thee UTH-er CHEEK
UK
TURN thee UTH-uh CHEEK
Listen in Context
He chose to turn the other cheek when his coworker insulted him.
Many people admire her ability to turn the other cheek.
If someone is rude, it's sometimes best to turn the other cheek.
It's tough to turn the other cheek when you feel hurt, but sometimes that's the right thing to do.