take a turn for the worse

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: to become worse

The patient's condition took a turn for the worse overnight.

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Independence Day Independence Day | Official Trailer #1 |1996 Watch on Watch Now The typically joyful festivities that take place on this national holiday take a turn for the worse when alien forces begin to seize major cities in the U.S. —

Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 16 May 2023 Most of the time, things take a turn for the worse whenever he’s involved. —

Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2023 Even when everything is going great, when a new management company takes over an HOA, things can take a turn for the worse. —

Ryan Orlecki, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Apr. 2023 What’s more, patients can quickly take a turn for the worse. —

Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 2 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for take a turn for the worse

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