twist and turn

idiom

1

: to curve or change direction often

The road along the coast twists and turns.

2

: to move with twisting motions : to be restless and to change position often

A little boy was twisting and turning in the seat behind me.

Examples of twist and turn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the media outlets reporting on every twist and turn, the monthlong event has provided a steady stream of content for readers and viewers – despite the fact that, at heart, the case is actually about the falsification of business records. —Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2024

Every twist and turn inside the canyon painted a different picture. —Sari Hitchins, Parents, 23 May 2024

Known for her playful routines, Baker could twist and turn, contorting her body, Asleson says. —Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2024

Now string lights are being used to give weddings a romantic glow, give a lamp a funky twist and turn a backyard from a space into a sanctuary. —Dawn Fallik, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2024