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
Benitobe-NEE-toSpanish, Italian
Eusebiusyoo-SEE-bee-əs (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Theotman-Ancient Germanic
Ealhhere-Anglo-Saxon
Barrow['bærəu]
JulijaYOO-lee-yah (Slovene)Slovene, Croatian, Lithuanian