Идиомы и фразеологизмы английского со словом turn. Страница три

Фразеологизмы со словом turn. Страница три

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speak out of turn
talk out of turn
To say something tactless; commit an indiscretion.
You spoke out of turn in criticizing Aunt Hermione's old furniture; she considers herself quite a connoisseur on the subject.
take a new turn
To start a new course; decide upon a new direction.
The company took a new turn under Jack's directorship.
take a turn for the better
To start improving; start to get better.
Aunt Hermione was very ill for a long time, but last week she suddenly took a turn for the better.
take a turn
To become different; change.
Mary's fever suddenly took a bad turn.
The story took an odd turn.
Often used with for the better or for the worse.
In the afternoon the weather took a turn for the better.
Suddenly the battle took a turn for the worse.
take turns
To do something one after another instead of doing it all at the same time. To alternate, to change people while doing something.
In class we should not talk all at the same time; we should take turns.
Jean and Beth took turns on the swing.
The two boys took turns at digging the hole.
The three men took turns driving so one would not be too tired.
During the trip, Darlene and I took turns driving so that neither of us would tire out.
I have to make sure that my two sons take turns playing the video game.
to a T
to a turn
done to a turn
fit to a T
Just right; to perfection; exactly.
The roast was done to a turn.
His nickname, Tiny, suited him to a T.
turn a blind eye
turn a blind eye to something
To pretend not to see; not pay attention.
Намеренно что-то игнорировать, демонстративно не обращать внимания; не замечать кого-либо или что-либо.
The corrupt police chief turned a blind eye to the open gambling in the town.
Bob turned a blind eye to the "No Fishing" sign.
She knows that her husband cheats on her, but prefers to turn a blind eye to it.
Она знает, что муж ей неверен, но предпочитает закрывать на это глаза.
Adam preferred to turn a blind eye to the "No Fishing" sign.
Адам предпочитал не замечать знак "Рыбачить Нельзя".
turn a corner
Пережить тяжелый период, кризис.
I wonder if the country has really turned the corner in this crisis.
Мне интересно, действительно страна выйдет из такого кризиса.