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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Plans for a relaxing vacation take a turn in the wee hours of their first morning. Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025 Whatever’s been bogging you down at home is going to take a turn and set you free. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025 From there, things take a turn for the hyper-personal. Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 Guests can even take a turn at the helm. Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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