Phrase from the seventies meaning to introduce a person to something new or interesting or "cool" that is totally new to their experience.
Yeah man, glad I could turn you on to some Thai stick finally. Pretty fucking...uh...I forgot what I was going to say...
by Cathalasaurus September 23, 2017

- Let's call John to the party tomorrow! His family's rich, he's nice, and he makes a ton of money. so he might bring an expensive present.
- No need to bother about John, he turned out to be a giraffe
- Oh, seems like he is not that successful and rich after all
- No need to bother about John, he turned out to be a giraffe
- Oh, seems like he is not that successful and rich after all
by mithyard June 24, 2021

To abandon cautious, conservative, or restrained behavior in favor of taking bold, radical, or unconventional actions. This phrase is derived from the idea of switching from an energy-saving mode to a high-performance mode in machines or devices, metaphorically applied to human behavior to signify a shift towards more extreme or daring activities.
Charlie's really turning off eco mode at the party, dancing on the tables and leading a conga line through the entire house.
by bizzt June 23, 2024

worst thing for a dancer especially on competition/convention days. no one wants it. everyone has a bad turning days.
by danceeeeeee_luver October 29, 2023

by Anonymous October 27, 2003

by Ⲕ𝚎րրῑ𝚎 ῑ𝑠 իₐ𝒘t's parents December 26, 2022

The turn the driver of a car makes that’s very near to where you live. When you’re asleep, you usually, if not always, wake up when you make this turn.
by star_s22 November 29, 2021
