Meaning of the word "turn the other cheek" in English

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turn the other cheek

US /tɜrn ðə ˈʌðər tʃiːk/
UK /tɜrn ðə ˈʌðər tʃiːk/
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Idiom

1.

to respond to an attack or insult by not retaliating and showing forgiveness or patience

Example:
When he insulted me, I decided to turn the other cheek and walk away.
It's hard to turn the other cheek when you feel wronged.
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