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to turn the other cheek
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to respond to an offense with patience, forgiveness, and a peaceful attitude instead of retaliating or seeking revenge
What is the origin of the idiom "turn the other cheek" and when to use it?
The idiom "turn the other cheek" has its origin in the Bible, specifically in the teachings of Jesus found in the New Testament where he instructs his followers on how to respond to adversity and mistreatment. The origin of the phrase itself can be traced back to this biblical passage, which emphasizes the principles of forgiveness and nonviolence. As a result this expression has become a widely recognized idiom used to be used to emphasize the importance of forgiveness and nonviolent conflict resolution.
Examples
Neither nation is renowned for turning the other cheek.
When faced with an argument, he chose to turn the other cheek and respond with kindness instead of escalating the disagreement.



























