turn (something) upside down

Related to word: turn

Idiom

Definition

  1. To search thoroughly for something, often resulting in a state of disarray.

    翻個底朝天(形容彻底搜尋)

    • They turned the entire house upside down, but still couldn't find the keys.

      他們把整個房子翻了個底朝天,但還是找不到鑰匙。

    • The police turned the suspect’s apartment upside down, hoping to find evidence.

      警方把嫌疑人的公寓翻了個底朝天,希望能找到證據。

    • I turned my entire backpack upside down to find my passport.

      我把整個背包翻了個底朝天,想找到我的護照。