at every turn

Idioms  

1. Everywhere; also, continually, at every moment. For example, He found trash strewn about at every turn, or Life holds surprises at every turn. The turn here does not signify change of direction but change of circumstances, and the phrase generally is something of an exaggeration. [Late 1500s]

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at every turn

One neighbor said he was “technically very nice,” but the majority wasn’t swayed, and locals opposed him at every turn over the next decade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

He paid tribute to Clarke at every turn and vowed to build on it.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Outflanked by cruel and fickle gods at every turn, legendary Greek hero Odysseus outsmarted a one-eyed giant, suffered through the bewitching Sirens’ song and braved the Underworld’s dead denizens.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Adorned with tape loops and colorful textures, the dream-pop track finds McCartney attempting to replicate the festival’s ambience with exuberance and innovation at every turn.

From Salon ● May 12, 2026

Seagulls billowing into the air at every turn.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord

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