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    Default Can you say "Turned around"

    Hi,

    "At first she didn't accept the new employee dress code, but after a while she turned around and accepted it"


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    Default Re: Can you say "Turned around"

    Quote Originally Posted by TheShadow View Post
    Hi,

    "At first she didn't accept the new employee dress code, but after a while she turned around and accepted it"


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    Yes, you can say that, it implies anger or annoyance though. Is that the impression you want to give?

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    Default Re: Can you say "Turned around"

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    Yes, you can say that, it implies anger or annoyance though. Is that the impression you want to give?
    Not really, I want to imply like she learned to accept it

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    Default Re: Can you say "Turned around"

    Quote Originally Posted by TheShadow View Post
    Not really, I want to imply like she learned to accept it
    Another phrasal verb, "gave in", is a common way to express that.

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    Default Re: Can you say "Turned around"

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    I would use acquiesced, especially if I was writing it.

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