turn the corner

Idioms

Pass a milestone or critical point, begin to recover. For example, Experts say the economy has turned the corner and is in the midst of an upturn, or The doctor believes he's turned the corner and is on the mend. This expression alludes to passing around the corner in a race, particularly the last corner. [First half of 1800s]

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"That is incredibly positive news as we turn the corner on this incident," Covey said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Exor said it is confident Stellantis will turn the corner and report improved results going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

As you turn the corner to the ocean, you can see larger seabirds and if you’re lucky you can see dolphins.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2024

The cut will be seen as an important staging post as the economy starts to turn the corner on years of inflationary shocks.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

I walk down the lane and turn the corner from Tatarska Street.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

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turn the corner

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