twist

Definition

  • noun: something formed by 'twisting' or winding
  • verb: to bend or turn (something) in order to change its shape
  • verb: to unite by winding
  • often + 'off'
  • synonyms: pervert, wreathe, wind

Examples

  • He 'twisted my words' [=he repeated what I said in a way that had a different meaning] and made it seem like I was angry.

  • Any more cuts in government aid to these poor people will be 'twisting the knife in the wound'.

  • Her constant complaining is driving me 'round the twist'. [=('US') 'around the bend']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sant, with that girl. Magazines? What girl? Is she why you couldn't come home? How long's it been going on? No! You're getting it wrong. The press twists all that stuff. It's in front of me. I can see what you've been doing. Stop lying. - I'm not. - If that's the type of girl you want, (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream