
Get/turn nasty
Sudden Change
Used to describe a quick shift from calm to hostile situations.
The game was fun until a foul caused things to turn nasty.
Tangible Risk
Implies a potential threat or real danger becoming apparent.
The sky was clear, then the weather turned nasty and we rushed inside.
Avoiding Conflict
Used to emphasize the avoidance of situations that may become confrontational.
When their conversation started turning nasty, I left the room. WordUp Chrome Extension
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