take a turn for the better
To start to become better; to improve.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Things finally took a turn for the better today.”
“After a difficult week of bad news, the situation at work finally took a turn for the better.”
“Although the patient remained critical for several days, his health eventually took a turn for the better, much to the relief of his family.”
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an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure
Precaution and prevention of an undesirable thing is preferable to dealing with its potential consequences.
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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better angels
Morally upright or otherwise positive attributes of human character.
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better for it
In a more favorable position on the whole due to something, despite possible drawbacks.
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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better nature
the more amiable qualities of someone
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better place
Heaven; happiness after death.
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better than sex
Superlative; wonderful.
Last updated August 10, 2026