sharp turn

Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words

A sudden and large change in direction.

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Examples (10)

  • She stopped talking as she negotiated a particularly sharp turn.
  • The car took a sharp turn into the narrow alley.
  • Be careful; there's a very sharp turn ahead on this mountain road.
  • His career took a sharp turn after he decided to pursue art full-time.
  • The river makes a sharp turn near the old mill, creating a dangerous current.
  • The driver had to execute a sharp turn to avoid the fallen tree.
  • The plot takes a sharp turn in the middle of the book, surprising many readers.
  • Anticipate the sharp turn when approaching the bridge, especially in wet conditions.
  • The company's strategy took a sharp turn towards digital marketing.
  • After the crisis, the economy experienced a sharp turn towards recovery.