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1 take a turn for the better
((of things or people) to become better or worse: His fortunes have taken a turn for the better; Her health has taken a turn for the worse.) skána; versna -
2 turn
[tə:n] 1. verb1) (to (make something) move or go round; to revolve: The wheels turned; He turned the handle.) snúa(st)2) (to face or go in another direction: He turned and walked away; She turned towards him.) snúa sér við/að3) (to change direction: The road turned to the left.) beygja4) (to direct; to aim or point: He turned his attention to his work.) beina5) (to go round: They turned the corner.) fara/beygja fyrir6) (to (cause something to) become or change to: You can't turn lead into gold; At what temperature does water turn into ice?) breyta(st)7) (to (cause to) change colour to: Her hair turned white; The shock turned his hair white.) verða, breyta2. noun1) (an act of turning: He gave the handle a turn.) snúningur2) (a winding or coil: There are eighty turns of wire on this aerial.) vafningur, snúningur3) ((also turning) a point where one can change direction, eg where one road joins another: Take the third turn(ing) on/to the left.) beygja4) (one's chance or duty (to do, have etc something shared by several people): It's your turn to choose a record; You'll have to wait your turn in the bathroom.) tækifæri, skipti5) (one of a series of short circus or variety acts, or the person or persons who perform it: The show opened with a comedy turn.) atriði•- turnover
- turnstile
- turntable
- turn-up
- by turns
- do someone a good turn
- do a good turn
- in turn
- by turns
- out of turn
- speak out of turn
- take a turn for the better
- worse
- take turns
- turn a blind eye
- turn against
- turn away
- turn back
- turn down
- turn in
- turn loose
- turn off
- turn on
- turn out
- turn over
- turn up
См. также в других словарях:
take a turn for the better — {v. phr.} 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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
take a turn for the better — {v. phr.} 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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
(take) a turn for the better — ● turn … Useful english dictionary
take\ a\ turn\ for\ the\ better — v. phr. 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 … Словарь американских идиом
take a turn for the better — his luck took a turn for the better Syn: improve, pick up, look up, perk up, rally, turn the corner; recover, revive … Thesaurus of popular words
take a turn for the worse — See: FOR THE WORSE. Contrast: TAKE A TURN FOR THE BETTER … Dictionary of American idioms
take a turn for the worse — See: FOR THE WORSE. Contrast: TAKE A TURN FOR THE BETTER … Dictionary of American idioms
take\ a\ turn\ for\ the\ worse — See: for the worse Contrast: take a turn for the better … Словарь американских идиом
take a turn for the better — IMPROVE, pick up, look up, perk up, rally, turn the corner; recover, revive. → turn … Useful english dictionary
for the better — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With a better result; for something that is better. * /The doctor felt that moving Father to a dry climate would be for the better./ * /The new large print in the book is a change for the better./ Compare: TAKE A TURN.… … Dictionary of American idioms
for the better — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With a better result; for something that is better. * /The doctor felt that moving Father to a dry climate would be for the better./ * /The new large print in the book is a change for the better./ Compare: TAKE A TURN.… … Dictionary of American idioms
