Take a new turn Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu/ /ˈtɝn
TAYK uh NOO TURN
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /njˈuː/ /tˈɜːn
TAYK uh NYOO TERN
Definition
To change direction, circumstances, or the progress of a situation in a significant or unexpected way.
Usage & Nuances
This is a semi-formal idiomatic expression used for discussing stories, discussions, or real-life events that shift in an unexpected or important way. Common with words like 'events', 'conversation', 'story', or 'life'.
Spanish: dar un nuevo giroPortuguese (BR): tomar um novo rumoPortuguese (PT): dar uma nova voltaChinese (Simplified): 出现新变化Chinese (Traditional): 出現新變化Hindi: नया मोड़ लेनाArabic: تأخذ منعطفًا جديدًاBengali: নতুন মোড় নেওয়া - নতুন দিক পরিবর্তন করাRussian: повернуть в новое русло - получить новое развитиеJapanese: 新たな展開を迎える - 新しい方向に進むVietnamese: rẽ sang hướng mới - chuyển sang bước ngoặt mớiKorean: 새로운 전개를 맞다 - 새로운 방향으로 전환하다Turkish: yeni bir yön almak - farklı bir yöne dönmekUrdu: نیا رخ اختیار کرنا - نئے موڑ پر آناIndonesian: mengambil arah baru - berubah arah secara tak terduga
Example Sentences
The story began simply, but soon it took a new turn.
basic
After the accident, his life took a new turn.
basic
Our conversation took a new turn when he mentioned his travels.
basic
Just when I thought everything was settled, things took a new turn.
natural
The investigation took a new turn after they found new evidence.
natural
Plans often take a new turn when unexpected opportunities come up.
natural