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

These accounts collide with the present era’s eerie uncertainty at every turn, making for an altogether riveting, cyclical listening experience that tells her life’s story without smoothing its contradictions.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026

His team says the accusations of favouritism are untrue and will be fought at every turn, but they cannot be helping.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

But at every turn, the senior Perez said he felt like they hit roadblocks in complicated mental health and family court systems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026

The first “Harold & Kumar” film frequently lampoons police brutality and sticks up for its marginalized characters at every turn.

From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2026

Now it’s clear why they contradicted me at every turn: they knew me all along.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

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