Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

turn the corner

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.65 in modern English

Syllables
turn the -corner
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To pass the most critical point of some process; to pass out of danger.

verb

In the game of cribbage, to reach the point at which one is safe from being lurched.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

turns the corner (present, singular) turning the corner (participle, present) turned the corner (participle, past) turned the corner (past) turn a corner (alternative)

Phrases

round the bend

Frequently Paired Words

round the bend

Questions

What does turn the corner mean?
To pass the most critical point of some process; to pass out of danger.

How to pronounce turn the corner

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