take a turn for the worse

idiom

: 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

Seven Musts When Launching A Successful Community Building a flourishing community takes time, dedication and knowledge of how a community could take a turn for the worse. —Teri Yu, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023

People with the flu can start to feel better and then take a turn for the worse, often between days 10 and 14, says Dr. Frenck. —Andrea Petersen, WSJ, 9 Jan. 2023

However, things take a turn for the worse when the professor appears to commit suicide. —Staff Author, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2022

The vibes take a turn for the worse, and that's before Charlie pulls a gun. —Sara Netzley, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2022