Turn the other cheek meaning
What does the saying 'Turn the other cheek' mean?
Idiom: Turn the other cheek
Meaning:
If you turn the other cheek, you are humble and do not retaliate or get outwardly angry when someone offends or hurts you, in fact, you give them the opportunity to re-offend instead and compound their unpleasantness.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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