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turn the corner

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

The patient is finally starting to turn the corner.

CONTEXTUAL

After weeks of struggling with the new software, the team finally turned the corner and finished the project.

COMPLEX

Although the economic recession had been severe, the latest financial reports suggest that the country has finally turned the corner toward recovery.

Anchors to
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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