turn in his grave

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   likely to be very shocked or angry

   Father would be turning in his grave.

   Cezanne would roll over in his grave, to see such a mockery of his work.

In the movies · 3

• Father would be turning in his grave.Enola Holmes2020
• Cezanne would roll over in his grave, to see such a mockery of his work.Interstate 602002
• My pops would be rolling in his grave if he saw what came The electricity's shot.In the Heights2021
• Um.... Before or after he turns over in his grave?The Blind Side2009

Learn it in full scenes

• Enola Holmes2020
  • Enola Confronts Her Brothers
  • Enola Decodes Her Mother's Message
  • Enola Hides on the Train
• Interstate 602002
  • The Legend of O.W. Grant
  • Neal's Dad Hijacks His Birthday Lunch
  • Neal Takes the Card Test

From the same entry

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• dig your own grave
• have one foot in the grave