Roll (over) in (one's) grave In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "roll (over) in (one's) grave", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zack Phuc calendar 2022-02-22 02:02

Meaning of Roll (over) in (one's) grave

Synonyms:

turn (over) in (one's) grave

Roll (over) in (one's) grave American British verb phrase

Americans usually say roll (over) in (one's) grave while turn (over) in (one's) grave is primarily heard in the UK.

Used to say that a dead person would be very angry or upset about something that someone has done

If my father knew that I lost all of my inheritance on shares, he would turn over in his grave.

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Grammar and Usage of Roll (over) in (one's) grave

Verb Forms

  • To roll (over) in (one's) grave
  • Rolling (over) in (one's) grave
  • Rolled (over) in (one's) grave

Origin of Roll (over) in (one's) grave

A source points to the mid- to late-nineteenth century for the origin of this phrase.

 

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