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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Things take a turn when jealous villagers begin to resent the resourceful Colman. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026 Sure, cartel boss Gallino (Andy Garcia) warns of retribution should their latest partnership take a turn for the worst, but that's just par for the course in the Landman universe. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2026 Their platonic trips take a turn and, well, romantic hijinks ensue. Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 15 Jan. 2026 Things quickly take a turn as a group of thieves break into their office, prompting Zara and Luke to carry out their orders, which includes stealing pensions. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026 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 Jan. 2026.

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