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turn around

Idioms  
  1. Reverse the direction or course of something or someone, as in He has a way of turning around a failing business, or If someone doesn't turn him around he's headed for trouble. [Late 1800s]


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It’s something she has been asking every chance she gets since taking the helm in April 2025 with the marching orders to turn around the struggling company.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

"There's a sizeable market to conquer," said Versloot, who was brought in just over a year ago to turn around BIC's fortunes after years of depressed sales.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

During the date, Dimoldenberg admitted she would turn around when fans shouted "chicken" at her in the street.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

The cuts are a part of a multiyear restructuring plan led by CEO Enrique Lores to turn around the company’s performance and cut costs while investing more in AI integration.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

I smiled at him until his mother told him to turn around.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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