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 The situation could take a turn for the worse when financial results for the 2024 fiscal year are reported to the NCAA early next year. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024 At first this goes great, but when her coworkers accidentally forget her own birthday, things…take a turn. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024 Things take a turn for the worse when Olsen enlists with the Union army to help preserve the union and fight against slavery. Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 But things take a turn when a mysterious young woman knocks on their door and enters their lives. Caroline Brew, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024 Things take a turn when Mea is presented with the opportunity to represent Zyair Malloy (Rhodes), a big-time artist accused of killing his girlfriend. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 When the lead actor was himself detained and deported while filming, Schickele allowed his film to take a turn toward the real as well. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024 By July 20, his condition appeared to take a turn for the worse. María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2024 Truly, from my perspective, the intimacy, and the craving, and the passion is what led us to take a turn in our relationship. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2024

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“Take a turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20turn. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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