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not know where to turn

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not know where to turn

 and not know which way to turn

to 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

not know where to turn

also not know which way to turn

to not know what to do I was at a time in my life when I had no money and didn't know where to turn.

See also: know, not, turn

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