take turns

Idioms  

1. Alternate, as in Since there is only one horse, Beth and Amanda are taking turns riding. This phrase uses turn in the sense of “one of a series of actions done in succession.” [Late 1300s] Also see in turn.

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take turns

And in life, they let each other take turns at the wheel, planning events and dates with a notable regard for the other person.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

It features an area called Scotland's Larder in which different regions take turns to highlight and sell food which originates from that area.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

It’s having a soup club where we take turns dropping off soup at each other’s houses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026

Someone has brought a megaphone; residents take turns leading chants.

From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2026

Mom and Dad would take turns gathering me in their lap while Celia squeezed in next to them for our family read-aloud every night.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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