1. to ignore abuse or an insult; forgo retaliation

1. When Bob got mad at Mary and yelled at her, she just turned the other cheek.

2. Jennifer keeps insulting you, and all you do is turn the other cheek.

3. Usually I turn the other cheek when someone is rude to me.

4. Neither nation is renowned for turning the other cheek.

5. I know it's frustrating, but it's often best to turn the other cheek. Fighting won't solve the problem.