at every turn

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]

Example Sentences

About a regular season that has posed challenges at every turn.

From Los Angeles Times

But even as she was being undermined by an egotistical boss at every turn, the former vice president did something remarkable that shouldn’t be forgotten.

From Salon

We’ve called them out at every turn and even projected lights onto Zuckerberg’s D.C. mansion in protest.

From Salon

Its Rapporteur, former MEP Sophie in 't Veld, told the BBC that the Greek government had made "every possible attempt to conceal the truth. They have, at every turn, refused cooperation."

From BBC

Ortega shared text messages showing the deputy tried to flirt with her and ask her out on dates, but she rebuffed him at every turn.

From Los Angeles Times

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