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take a turn for the worse
take a turn for the worse
to start to get worse. It appeared that she was going to get well; then, unfortunately, she took a turn for the worse. My job was going quite well; then last week things took a turn for the worse.
take a turn for the worse
if a situation or an ill person takes a turn for the worse, they become worse or more ill Their relationship took a turn for the worse when he lost his job.
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
EibhlÍN | | ie-LEEN, IE-leen, EV-leen, EV-e-leen, AYV-leen | Irish |
Dikla | | - | Hebrew |
Kenyatta | | [ken'ja:tə] | |
Meklit | | - | Eastern African, Amharic |
Alonzo | | - | Italian |
Nash | | NASH | English (Modern) |