take a turn

idiom

old-fashioned
: to go for a short walk or ride
They took a turn through the park.

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Howard plays an improv teacher named Kat who laments the direction of her career, but things soon take a turn when she’s approached by a London cop (Sean Bean) about low-stakes undercover work. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025 But demand for vehicles could soon take a turn for the worse, since many consumers have already snagged a car and a 25% tariff is currently in place on all car and auto part imports. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 4 June 2025 Let each family member take a turn as DJ so everyone gets a chance to play their favorite songs. Laura Broadwell, Parents, 1 May 2025 But twenty minutes into the hearing, things take a turn—and not in Drew’s favor. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take a turn

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“Take a turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20turn. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.

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