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Definition

To start to become worse; to worsen.

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In Context

  • "Rest assured, this will not last. Take a turn for the worse. Your hate, clipped and distant. Your luck, [a] two-headed cow."
  • "But Torres's afternoon was to take a turn for the worse for a second week in succession as he was shown a straight red card by referee Mike Dean for a two-footed challenge on Gower."
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Opposite In Meaning

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To worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circum…
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