Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take a turn for the worse
idiom
/teɪk ə tɜrn fɔr ðə wɜrs/
Definition
To start to become worse than it was before.
Examples
- The weather took a turn for the worse, and we had to cancel our picnic.
- After a week of improvement, his health took a turn for the worse.
Meaning
This phrase indicates a change in a situation, often from bad to worse.
Synonyms
- deteriorate
- worsen
- decline
