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Phrase(s): turn the other cheek Fig. to ignore abuse or an insult. • When Bob got mad at Mary and yelled at her, she just turned the other cheek. • Usually I turn the other cheek when someone is rude to me.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Respond meekly or mildly to insult or injury without retaliating. For example, There's no point in arguing with that unreasonable supervisor; just turn the other cheek. This expression comes from the New Testament, in which Jesus tells his followers to love their enemies and offer their other cheek to those who have struck one cheek (Luke 6:29).
American Heritage Idioms