at every turn

Idioms and Phrases

Everywhere; also, continually, at every moment. For example, He found trash strewn about at every turn , or Life holds surprises at every turn . The turn here does not signify change of direction but change of circumstances, and the phrase generally is something of an exaggeration. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

It might show the world through a warped lens and put her through the wringer at every turn — but it probably wouldn’t have the humor and eventual hopefulness of Oscar winner Adam Elliot’s “Memoir of a Snail.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I've committed to being a first minister for all and I will live up to that at every turn," she said.

From BBC

Hunt said she struggled from the onset, with people questioning her qualifications at every turn and suggesting she was too young to understand her constituents’ needs.

From Slate

We've learned over the years, through many reports, memoirs and tell-all books that Trump tried to govern in a dictatorial fashion at every turn but was either too mentally undisciplined to follow through or was held back by people around him who kept him from acting on his worst impulses.

From Salon

At every turn, it seems that his life was one of constant struggle, defiance and persistence.

From BBC

Related Words

• haphazardly
• randomly