Turn Idioms

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at a crossroads

Meaning: Being in a situation where an important choice between alternatives must be made.

Example: After graduating college, she found herself at a crossroads about her career path. Read more ➺


turn the tables

Meaning: change your position with respect to someone else.

Example: After flying back to town, I went to Jenna's place uninformed to surprise her & to my amaze she had already planned a party to welcome me. I should have known she is smart enough to turn the tables. Read more ➺


turn aside

Meaning: refuse entry to somewhere

Example: His job application was turned aside when they saw his criminal record. Read more ➺


turn against

Meaning: To become hostile or opposed to someone, often after a period of support or friendship.

Example: The citizens started to turn against the government after a series of broken promises. Read more ➺


turn out

Meaning: to arrive at an event

Example: They had fewer people turn out for their party than they anticipated. Read more ➺


turn over a new leaf

Meaning: to alter your behaviour in a positive way

Example: He has not been in trouble this year. He has really turned over a new leaf. Read more ➺


take turns

Meaning: to alternate doing something

Example: I understand that everybody wants to try driving, but you will have to take turns. Read more ➺


page-turner

Meaning: a thrilling book

Example: The book is a page-turner and now I cannot take a break until I complete reading it. Read more ➺


turning point

Meaning: the point after which things become better

Example: The turning point in the story came when the protagonist lost his sister in a car accident. Read more ➺


turn turtle

Meaning: It refers to something turning upside down.

Example: The canoe hit a rock and turn turtle in seconds. Read more ➺


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