for the worse
turn for the worse
take a turn for the worse
For something that is worse or not as good, with a worse result.
He bought a new car but it turned out to be for the worse.
The sick man's condition changed for the worse.
take a turn for the better
To start improving; start to get better.
Начать улучшаться; начать становиться лучше.
Aunt Hermione was very ill for a long time, but last week she suddenly took a turn for the better.
Тетя Гермиона долгое время тяжело болела, но на прошлой неделе ей внезапно стало лучше.
The company's sales were declining, but thanks to a new marketing strategy, they took a turn for the better and saw a significant increase in profits.
Продажи компании падали, но благодаря новой маркетинговой стратегии ситуация изменилась к лучшему и прибыль значительно выросла.
When the storm finally cleared, the weather took a turn for the better, allowing everyone to enjoy the sunny afternoon.
Когда шторм наконец утих, погода улучшилась, и все смогли насладиться солнечным днем.
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.