ENGLISH
REFERENCE

left turn

idiom

An unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.


Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    be left at the post

    To be beaten from the beginning of a competition or race.

  2. 02

    be left holding the baby

    To be left with the responsibility of resolving a problem.

  3. 03

    Buggins's turn

    A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.

  4. 04

    Elvis has left the building

    A phrase used to announce the end of a show, usually one performed by an Elvis impersonator.

  5. 05

    exit stage left

    An orderly and uneventful departure, timed so as not to detract or distract.

  6. 06

    go left

    To take a turn for the worse, to go horribly wrong.

  7. 07

    good turn

    A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.

  8. 08

    has left the building

    Something is gone and never coming back.

© 2026 English Reference