not know which way/where to turn
not know where to turn
1. To not have a source of aid or support that is readily available, apparent, or reliable. We were so crippled by debt that we didn't know where to turn. I just haven't known where to turn since my parents died.
2. To not have any idea about what to do next or about something. I don't know where to turn—we've tried everything we can think of to fix the login issue, but it's still there! And so I found myself alone in Las Vegas, with no car, no cell phone, and no money. I didn't know where to turn.
See also: know, not, turn
not know which way to turn
To be unsure of what to do or whom to ask for help. After the company collapsed, none of the former employees knew which way to turn. I'm so far in debt that I just don't know which way to turn.
See also: know, not, turn, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
not know where to turn
and not know which way to turnto have no idea about what to do (about something). I was so confused I didn't know where to turn. We needed help, but we didn't know which way to turn.
See also: know, not, turn
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
not know where to turn
Also, not know which way to jump or turn . Have no idea of how to get help or what course to take. For example, With all these offers coming in, he didn't know where to turn, or When her car was towed, Meg was distraught and did not know which way to jump. The first phrase dates from about 1400.
See also: know, not, turn
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
not know which way/where to ˈturn
not know what to do, where to get help, etc. in a difficult situation: She didn’t know where to turn for help when her daughter started taking drugs.See also: know, not, turn, way
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- not know where to turn
- be there (for one)
- been there
- Adam's off ox
- have it on good authority
- authority
- hidden depths
- can take (something) to the bank
- can take it to the bank
- at your elbow