idiom
take a turn for the worse
TAYK ah TERN for the WERS
teɪk ə tɜːrn fər ðə wɜːrsListen
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Syllable breakdown
takeaturnfortheworse
Dictionary meaning
deteriorate; worsen suddenly, especially in terms of health
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