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turn the corner

Idioms  

  1. Pass a milestone or critical point, begin to recover. For example, Experts say the economy has turned the corner and is in the midst of an upturn, or The doctor believes he's turned the corner and is on the mend. This expression alludes to passing around the corner in a race, particularly the last corner. [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

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Exor said it is confident Stellantis will turn the corner and report improved results going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal

Goalkeeper Angelina Anderson, entering her fourth season with Angel City, making her one of the team’s longest-tenured players, believes in Parsons’ deliberate approach and is confident the team is about to turn the corner.

From Los Angeles Times

Turn the corner in the hallway.

From Literature

I turn the corner into the tiled hallway leading to the kitchen and the bathroom.

From Literature

But as I turn the corner, I see this other kid standing with them.

From Literature

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