turn turtle
Example Sentences
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His boat would "turn turtle" or be cut in two by the craft behind.
From El Diablo by Groesbeck, Dan Sayre
He felt the sampan turn turtle under him, and in another second he was shot into the dark, fierce current, and felt the waters close over his head.
From Jack Haydon's Quest by Jellicoe, John
At any moment the West Barbican might turn turtle.
From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
Iron, coffins our ships, Davy's wictims our men; In wessels unsteady, We're ready, aye ready, To sink or turn turtle again and again!
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 9, 1893 by Various
If he deviated a hair's breadth at that speed he'd turn turtle.
From El Diablo by Groesbeck, Dan Sayre
