turning a hair

A form of turn a hair — To show fear, alarm or distress; to be affected (by an experience or situation).

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of turn a hair
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APA

turning a hair. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turning%20a%20hair

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“turning a hair.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turning%20a%20hair. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turning a hair,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turning%20a%20hair.

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