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when one's back is turned
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Idioms and Phrases
When one is away or not looking, as in You can count on the children to misbehave when the teacher's back is turned , or I don't dare go on vacation; he'll take my job when my back is turned . Also see when the cat's away, the mice will play .Discover More
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The town itself is beautiful, and pleases most when one's back is turned to it.
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