turn something upside down
phrasal verbPart ofupside-down
turn something upside down — phrasal verb
1. to rotate an object so that its usual top faces downward and its usual bottom fa
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to rotate an object so that its usual top faces downward and its usual bottom faces upward, often in order to empty, clean, or inspect it.
Example
Tuan turned the empty bottle upside down to see if any water remained inside.
The carpenter turned each chair upside down to sand the legs and tighten the screws.
2. to cause great disorder, confusion, or upheaval in a place, situation, or a pers
2.phrasal verb
Definition
to cause great disorder, confusion, or upheaval in a place, situation, or a person's way of life, upending the normal state of things.
Example
The sudden flood turned the small village upside down, forcing everyone to flee.
Becoming a parent turned Anjali's daily routine upside down, but she welcomed every change.