turn around

Idioms and Phrases

Reverse the direction or course of something or someone, as in He has a way of turning around a failing business , or If someone doesn't turn him around he's headed for trouble . [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

The program, known as 340B, requires drug makers to sell their drugs at discounts to certain healthcare providers, who then turn around and charge health insurance companies more for the drugs.

From Los Angeles Times

"This shortened fibula is what allows birds to twist and turn around when they're not in flight. And to understand its evolutionary story, we have to look at dinosaurs."

From Science Daily

Weston, a former British Gas executive, was hired in January this year to try and turn around the fortunes of a company drowning in debts of £18bn.

From BBC

Northern Rail has been trying to turn around its poor service for a number of years.

From BBC

“We have needs for fuel, foods and medicines, there was a delivery coming from Tyre that had to turn around,” says Father al-Ameel.

From BBC

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