English

Alternative forms

• turn over in one's grave (US), roll in one's grave, spin in one's grave

Verb

turn in one's grave ‎(third-person singular simple present turns in one's grave, present participle turning in one's grave, simple past and past participle turned in one's grave)

1. Used other than as an idiom: see turn,‎ in,‎ one's,‎ grave.
2. (idiomatic) to be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased

   Beethoven is probably turning in his grave at the way that rock group mangled his Ninth Symphony.

   Walt Disney himself must be turning over in his grave right now. He would not stand for his company promoting the image that girls can be beautiful if they are thin and dress like ****.

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