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

Most importantly, with a hop and a step to begin his run, throwing his arms in the air at every turn, he was himself.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

Why not create new opportunities at every turn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

As if to remind me, the driver’s seat g-sensing dynamic side bolsters nudged me in the ribs at every turn.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

Not shutting me out, abandoning me, greeting me with hostility at every turn.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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