star turn
An acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The young actor gave a star turn in the school play.”
“Critics praised her star turn in the new musical, which quickly made her a household name across the country.”
“His unexpected star turn in the lead role transformed a mediocre production into a sold-out sensation that captivated audiences for months.”
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bar star
A woman who frequents bars or lounges, usually late at night.
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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.
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everything one touches turns to gold
Everything someone uses or does succeeds or becomes better.
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everything one touches turns to shit
Everything someone uses or does fails or becomes worse.
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good turn
A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.
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hitch one's wagon to a star
To commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.
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left turn
An unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.
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lucky star
Something that appears to give a person luck
Last updated August 10, 2026