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turn the corner

Idioms

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]

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turn the corner

Ken Dychtwald, the 76-year-old co-founder and CEO of the AgeWave consulting and research firm, said one challenge as you turn the corner into your 70s is asking yourself: “Is this an ascent or a descent?”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026

The performance of the group, whose brands include Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine and Hennessy, could be a sign that the struggling luxury sector is starting to turn the corner.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026

His big message to you is that this year we will "turn the corner".

From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026

We lie on the tin roof and watch as five or six men turn the corner.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

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turn the corner

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