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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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 The talks could still take a turn, however, as Trump might push Meloni on the question of Rome’s defense spending as part of its commitments to the NATO alliance. Silvia Amaro, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025 Things in ‘The Pitt’ take a turn with this week’s episode with a mass casualty. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Mar. 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 29 May. 2025.

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