wrong turning

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

Indicates an incorrect turn taken while navigating. This usage is common in British English.

turningADJECTIVE + turning

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wrong

Examples (10)

  • She took a wrong turning and ended up lost.
  • We must have taken a wrong turning back there; this doesn't look familiar.
  • If you're not careful, it's easy to take a wrong turning in this maze of streets.
  • The GPS indicated we had made a wrong turning several miles ago.
  • After one wrong turning after another, they finally found the correct path.
  • He realized his mistake immediately after taking the wrong turning.
  • The sign was confusing, leading many drivers to take a wrong turning.
  • Have we taken a wrong turning? I thought the restaurant was this way.
  • Despite the clear instructions, I still managed to take a wrong turning.
  • To avoid taking a wrong turning, always double-check your map.