How to Pronounce "turn the other way"
expression
TURN thee UTH-er WAY
TURN thee UTH-uh WAY
Definition
To literally move your body or face in a different direction; also used when someone chooses to ignore a problem or pretend not to notice something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈəðɝ/ /ˈweɪ
British English
tˈɜːn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈʌðɐ/ /wˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN thee UTH-er WAY
UK
TURN thee UTH-uh WAY
Listen in Context
When you see danger, don't just turn the other way.
He turned the other way when his friend needed help.
If you don't like what you see, just turn the other way.
People often turn the other way when there's injustice around them.