upside

Definition

  • noun: a part of something that is good or desirable
  • noun: an upward trend (as of prices)
  • often + 'of'

Examples

  • To remove the plant, turn the pot 'upside down' and tap gently on the bottom to loosen it.

  • She smacked him 'upside the head'. [=she hit/slapped him on the side of his head]

  • The house was 'turned upside down' while the renovations were under way.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Why don't you leave them alone? He said go back inside. Stan, I think it's better if we go inside. Benny, turn that kitchen upside down! Find that shit! Willy Blood, look what you did! You killed a -year-old kid! Did you really have to do that? (..)
    1994 Léon: The Professional