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takes a turn for the worse

takes a turn for the worse is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a turn for the worse.

Meaning of take a turn for the worse

Verb

take a turn for the worse (third-person singular simple present takes a turn for the worse, present participle taking a turn for the worse, simple past took a turn for the worse, past participle taken a turn for the worse)

  1. (idiomatic) To start to become worse; to worsen.
    • Rest assured, this will not last.
      Take a turn for the worse.
      Your hate, clipped and distant.
      Your luck, [a] two-headed cow.1983 April 12, “Pilgrimage”, in Murmur, performed by R.E.M.

Questions about takes a turn for the worse

What is takes a turn for the worse the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a turn for the worse is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a turn for the worse.

Words near takes a turn for the worse in the dictionary

  1. takes a tinkle
  2. takes a toll
  3. takes a tumble
  4. takes a turn
  5. takes a turn for the better
  6. takes a turn for the worse
  7. takes a view
  8. takes a walk
  9. takes a walkout powder
  10. takes a whack at
  11. takes a whiz

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