turn (something) on its ear

turn (something) on its ear

To innovate or alter something, such as a field or activity, in an unexpected or unprecedented way. He has turned fine dining in this town on its ear with three words: hot dog soup. This next debate could turn the entire campaign on its ear.
See also: ear, on, turn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • choose the line of least resistance
  • resistance
  • choose the path of least resistance
  • a box on the ear
  • be grinning from ear to ear
  • beam/grin/smile from ear to ear
  • complexion
  • put a different complexion on (something)
  • put a new complexion on (something)
  • put a new/different complexion on something