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chuck a U-ie
slang To make a U-turn (a turn in which the person completely reverses direction), especially in a car. Primarily heard in Australia. Dang it, I forgot my keys! Chuck a U-ie up ahead so I can go back and get them. Once I realized I was going the wrong way, I had to chuck a U-ie at the next light. When I saw Mary in the hallway, I chucked a U-ie and went back the way I came.
See also: chuck
hang a U-ie
slang To make a U-turn (a turn in which the person completely reverses direction), especially in a car. Primarily heard in US, Australia. Dang it, I forgot my keys! Hang a U-ie up ahead so I can go back and get them. Once I realized I was going the wrong way, I had to hang a U-ie at the next light. When I saw Mary in the hallway, I hung a U-ie and went back the way I came.
See also: hang
pull a U-ie
slang To make a U-turn (a turn in which the person completely reverses direction), especially in a car. Primarily heard in US, Australia. Dang it, I forgot my keys! Pull a U-ie up ahead so I can go back and get them.
See also: pull
whip a U-ie
slang To make a U-turn (a turn in which the person completely reverses direction), especially in a car. Primarily heard in US, Australia. Dang it, I forgot my keys! Whip a U-ie up ahead so I can go back and get them.
See also: whip
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