take a turn for the worse/better
phrase
: to become worse/better
The patient took a turn for the worse.
Business should take a turn for the better next month.
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“Take a turn for the worse/better.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20turn%20for%20the%20worse%2Fbetter. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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