(the) minute someone's back is turned

(the) minute someone's back is turned
the minute (someone's) back is turned when/while (someone's) back is turned - while someone is somewhere else or unable to notice what is happening.

The minute the teacher's back is turned (= as soon as she cannot see them), they start messing around and throwing things at each other.


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