on the turn

prepositional phrase

At the point where a change occurs.

“This orange juice is on the turn: better finish it quickly.”

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. At the point where a change occurs.

    Their sick mother was still taking medicine every day, but seemed to be on the turn: she would be better soon.

  2. Becoming spoiled or inedible.

    This orange juice is on the turn: better finish it quickly.

Cite this entry
APA

on the turn. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20turn

MLA

“on the turn.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20turn. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “on the turn,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/on%20the%20turn.

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