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taking a turn for the better

taking a turn for the better is the present participle and gerund of take a turn for the better.

Meaning of take a turn for the better

Verb

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

  1. (idiomatic) To start to become better; to improve.

Questions about taking a turn for the better

What is taking a turn for the better the present participle and gerund of?
Taking a turn for the better is the present participle and gerund of take a turn for the better.

Words near taking a turn for the better in the dictionary

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

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