turn one's stomach

Meaning: To make someone feel sick, physically or with disgust.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Example: “The way he talks about his employees turns my stomach.”

Category: Body & Senses

Origin: The idea is of the stomach heaving with nausea. The phrase is recorded in English from the early 17th century (1622).

Equivalents in other languages

have eyes in the back of one's head — To notice everything, even what happens behind one's back.
not believe one's ears — To be so surprised by what one hears that it seems impossible.
dead on one's feet — To be utterly exhausted.
fall flat on one's face — To fail completely and embarrassingly.
one's blood runs cold — To be filled with sudden fear or horror.
poke one's nose into — To pry or interfere in matters that do not concern one.

watch one's step — To be careful how one behaves, to avoid trouble.
have a lot on one's plate — To have many tasks or problems to deal with.
mend fences — To repair a damaged relationship after a disagreement.
play one's last card — To make a final attempt, using the last resource one has.
people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones — One should not criticize others for faults one has oneself.
take potshots at — To criticize someone in a casual, unfair or opportunistic way.

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