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What are some phrases with the word turn in them?

Here are some phrases with the word "turn" in them, categorized by their meaning:

Turning Points & Changes

* Turn of events: An unexpected or significant change in the course of something.

* Take a turn for the worse: To deteriorate in condition or quality.

* Turn over a new leaf: To make a fresh start, change one's behavior.

* Turn the tide: To change the course of something, usually for the better.

* Turning point: A moment when a significant change occurs.

* In the blink of an eye (or in the turn of a hand): Very quickly.

Movement & Direction

* Turn around: To change direction, to reverse course.

* Turn left/right: To change direction while moving.

* Turn the corner: To reach a point where improvement is likely.

* Turn back: To return to a previous location.

* Turn up: To appear unexpectedly.

* Turn out: To develop in a particular way.

* Turn in: To go to bed.

Actions & Effects

* Turn on/off: To activate or deactivate something.

* Turn down: To refuse an offer.

* Turn up the volume: To increase the sound.

* Turn a blind eye: To ignore something.

* Turn a profit: To make money.

* Turn something into something else: To transform something.

* Turn someone's stomach: To make someone feel sick.

Figurative Language

* Turn the tables: To reverse the situation to one's advantage.

* Turn a deaf ear: To ignore someone.

* Turn a profit: To make money.

* Turn someone's head: To make someone arrogant or vain.

* Turn of phrase: A distinctive way of expressing oneself.

* Turn the clock back: To return to a previous time.

Other Phrases

* In turn: As a consequence.

* Take your turn: To have your opportunity.

* By turns: Alternating.

* Take a turn: To take a walk or drive.

* Take turns: To alternate doing something.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you a good starting point for thinking about how the word "turn" can be used in different contexts.

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