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to be a turtle 

To be so upset or containing similar emotional distress that one avoids social contact and "hides in one's shell."
Isaac was so upset after his girlfriend dumped him that he decided to be a turtle for the night until he felt a little better.
to be a turtle by gloomhaven December 9, 2009

To kiss a turtle 

To take a chance for the sake of taking the chance. To take control of your life and step out of your comfort zone.
Dude: I think I’m going to try out for the varsity basketball team

Gal: Way To kiss a turtle!

Now Im gonna have to go online and look at turtles, or else Im gonna be off the whole day. 

The phrase you say when you when an un-completeness of turtle watching.
Friend 1: Hey I saw a Turtle in the parking lot!

Friend 2: Where is it?!

Friend 1: Theres no Turtle I needed to get your attention.

Friend 2: Now Im gonna have to go online and look at turtles, or else Im gonna be off the whole day.