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does this expression exist?
I am writing my thesis, and for some reason or another cannot remember if "turn the world on its side," or "turn the world on its ear," is an english expression. I know one can "set the world on fire," or "turn the world upside down." Please, anyone, help me. I need clarification.Thank you.
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Re:does this expression exist?
best to use "turn the world upside down" or "on its ear" but both are rather informal expressions for a thesis.at least they would be thought so in the UK.
hope this helps
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Re:does this expression exist?
I've never heard the first two expressions used in the U.S. But if it has been, I would bet that a lot of people wouldn't know what you meant. Hope this helps.
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Re:does this expression exist?
The expressions "turn the world on its side" and "turn the world on its ear" are old sayings that originate from the New Testament. Neither of these sayings are employed in British English very often these days. Try going to the ‘advanced search’ page on Yahoo and entering either target phrase into the ‘include this exact phrase’ box. I hope this information is helpful to you.
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Re:does this expression exist?
Yes, both expressions are used in the United States, and anyone reading a dissertation will have heard them. However, as with the UK replies, both expressions are considered rather informal.
Also, a much more common variation is to 'set the world on its ear'
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Re:does this expression exist?
Only turn the world upside down are used in the US, the others are not
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