not know which way to turn

not know which way to turn

To be unsure of what to do or whom to ask for help. After the company collapsed, none of the former employees knew which way to turn. I'm so far in debt that I just don't know which way to turn.

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not know which way/where to ˈturn

not know what to do, where to get help, etc. in a difficult situation: She didn’t know where to turn for help when her daughter started taking drugs.

See also: know, not, turn, way