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topsy-turvy

[top-see-tur-vee] / ˈtɒp siˈtɜr vi /




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The world is topsy turvy in so many ways right now; the number of organizations doing vital work, worthy of donations, can feel overwhelming.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2020

Bay Area crime statistics these days seem topsy turvy.

From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2018

We’re now living in the sort of topsy turvy world where the latest wireless tech actually locks us in more than it frees us.

From The Verge • Oct. 25, 2017

Raheem Sterling opened the scoring in a topsy turvy last 16 first-leg tie at the Etihad Stadium with a close-range finish before ex-Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao headed in an equaliser.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2017

"Why, I know not what you call it; but if the house were turned topsy turvy, I should be in the cellar."

From The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. by Various




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