Meaning of the word "twisted my ankle" in English

What does "twisted my ankle" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

twisted my ankle

US /twɪstɪd maɪ ˈæŋkəl/
UK /twɪstɪd maɪ ˈæŋkəl/

Phrase

to injure one's ankle by turning it awkwardly

Example:
I twisted my ankle playing basketball and had to sit out the rest of the game.
Be careful on those stairs; I almost twisted my ankle there last week.