turn the corner

Idioms and Phrases

Pass a milestone or critical point, begin to recover. For example, Experts say the economy has turned the corner and is in the midst of an upturn , or The doctor believes he's turned the corner and is on the mend . This expression alludes to passing around the corner in a race, particularly the last corner. [First half of 1800s]

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