make (one) turn over in (one's) grave



make (one) turn over in (one's) grave

Figuratively, to upset someone who is dead and buried. The way you dress would make your grandmother turn over in her grave.
See also: grave, make, turn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Isabelee-sah-BEL (Spanish), IZ-ə-bel (English), ee-za-BEL (French), ee-zah-BEL (German)Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, German
Moyses-Biblical Latin
Klopas-Biblical Greek
TrudyTROO-dee (English), TRUY-dee (Dutch)English, Dutch
BrentBRENTEnglish
ErykahER-i-kəEnglish (Modern)