take a turn

idiom

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

Examples of take a turn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Abby is a huge fan of the 1990s sitcom Blossom and is excited to get to know the star, but things take a turn when Abby learns that Mayim is stalking her. EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024 Some investors and economists pointed to rising unemployment and how the job market can sometimes take a turn for the worse on a dime. Bryan Mena, CNN, 18 Sep. 2024 Daredevils can take a turn jumping off Ole Red diving platform. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024 The lure of the open road can easily take a turn for the worse. Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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