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.
- 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