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

It will conclude a North American World Cup where celebrities have been seen at every turn - from delivering the match ball to waving to cameras after flashing up on big screens during games.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 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

Why not create new opportunities at every turn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 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

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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