turn up the volume on
To increase the intensity of; to focus on; to highlight or emphasize.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please turn up the volume on your studies this month.”
“The company needs to turn up the volume on its marketing efforts if it wants to reach new customers.”
“In light of the recent economic downturn, the government must turn up the volume on its commitment to supporting small businesses across the country.”
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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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left turn
An unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.
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poacher turned gamekeeper
A person now charged with protecting what they formerly preyed upon.
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serve the turn
To suffice for one's immediate purpose or need.
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star turn
An acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.
Last updated August 10, 2026