
Turn the other cheek
Non-Violent Response
Used to express a deliberate choice to not react with aggression or revenge.
The teacher was harsh, but I chose to turn the other cheek.
Inner Strength
Shows emotional restraint and maturity in challenging situations.
After being insulted, he calmly turned the other cheek.
Avoid Escalation
Advises preventing a situation from becoming worse by not responding to provocation.
They yelled at me, but to avoid a fight, I turned the other cheek.
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