not know where to turn

Idioms  

1. Also,. Have no idea of how to get help or what course to take. For example, With all these offers coming in, he didn't know where to turn, or When her car was towed, Meg was distraught and did not know which way to jump. The first phrase dates from about 1400.

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Example Sentences

The family said they and Bronwen had "lost all hope" and did not know where to turn for help.

From BBC

“They may be struggling because they don’t understand the new system of care that they have to try to navigate and they may not have access to the internet or family members and they may not know where to turn to services that are there to help them.”

From Los Angeles Times

I know what it is like to feel distressed and not know where to turn.

From Slate

Police are dealing with daily calls from families and friends who fear a loved one may be suicidal and do not know where to turn, mental health experts have warned.

From BBC

To be honest, I do not know where to turn to.

From Slate