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turn the corner

idiom

To pass the most critical point of some process; to pass out of danger.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    around the corner

    Imminent; very soon.

  2. 02

    box oneself into a corner

    To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.

  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

    corner the market

    To monopolize a resource or commodity, as with the intent of driving up prices.

  5. 05

    fight one's corner

    To vigorously promote or defend one's interests, views, etc.

  6. 06

    good turn

    A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.

  7. 07

    left turn

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

  8. 08

    paint oneself into a corner

    To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.

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