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]

Example Sentences

“They learned they can turn the corner when they put their minds to it.”

From Los Angeles Times

But Miller never could turn the corner, leaving both him and the Dodgers frustrated and confused.

From Los Angeles Times

The cut will be seen as an important staging post as the economy starts to turn the corner on years of inflationary shocks.

From BBC

The region will start to turn the corner on Wednesday, with a predicted high of 61 degrees and mostly sunny conditions.

From Seattle Times

A: It hasn’t been up until now but I believe this coming month, we will finally turn the corner on that, so that’ll be good.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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• revise
• rise
• upgrade