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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Example Sentences

Watch as the fluid camerawork makes her kills look nastier, and the preposterous script allows her to outwit her foes, even with the cards stacked against her at every turn.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The way this season is going - drama at every turn - a late, late penalty was never going to cut it in terms of theatre.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

After all, this virtuoso who has flirted with the boundaries of figure skating at every turn couldn’t possibly resist a trick this flashy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Former CEO Michael Eisner told The Times that Iger has “succeeded masterfully” at every turn.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

He avoids her at every turn, and is difficult to spot in the crowd since he is dressed identically to the rest of the staff.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Related Words

• haphazardly
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