Every time one turns around Meaning in English
expression
ˈɛvɝi/, /ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈwən/ /ˈtɝnz/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
EV-ree-TIME-wuhn-TURNZ-er-OWND
ˈɛvɹi/ /tˈaɪm/ /wˈɒn/ /tˈɜːnz/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
EV-ree-TIME-won-TURNZ-uh-RAWND
Definition
An informal way to say something happens very frequently or repeatedly, often more than you want.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and conversational; often expresses annoyance or surprise at something happening too often. Typically followed by an exaggeration (e.g., 'Every time one turns around, he's asking for help'). Not literal—no actual turning required.
Spanish: cada vez que te das la vuelta - a cada ratoPortuguese (BR): toda hora - toda vez que se olhaPortuguese (PT): a toda a hora - sempre que se viraChinese (Simplified): 每次一转身 - 动不动就Chinese (Traditional): 每次一轉身 - 動不動就Hindi: जैसे ही आप मुड़ते हैं - हर समयArabic: كلما أدرت ظهرك - في كل لحظةBengali: ঘনঘন - বারবার - একটু পর পরRussian: буквально каждый раз - чуть что - постоянноJapanese: しょっちゅう - いつも - 何かあるたびにVietnamese: cứ quay đi quay lại là - hễ quay người đi là - liên tụcKorean: 돌 때마다 - 돌아설 때마다 - 수시로Turkish: her seferinde dönüp baktığında - ne zaman baksanUrdu: ہر بار پیچھے مڑتے ہی - ہر تھوڑی دیر بعد - بار بارIndonesian: setiap kali menoleh - tiap kali berbalik - setiap saat
Example Sentences
Every time one turns around, the phone rings again.
basic
There are cookies missing every time one turns around.
basic
The kids want a snack every time one turns around.
basic
It feels like, every time one turns around, there's a new problem to solve.
natural
Every time one turns around, someone is asking for a favor.
natural
My boss gives me extra work every time one turns around.
natural