on the turn

idiom colloquialism

The phrase "on the turn" can signify an imminent change in condition or direction, often used in various contexts from food spoilage to personal transitions.

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Definition

B2General

(idiomatic, common)In the process of changing or about to change direction or condition.

Example

The weather is on the turn, and we might see rain soon.
Her mood seemed on the turn after the good news.

B2Culinary

(common)Starting to go bad or spoil, particularly in reference to food.

Example

The milk is on the turn, so we should use it quickly.
This fish smells like it's on the turn.

C1Nautical

(technical)The point where the tide is changing direction, either starting to come in or go out.

Example

The tide is on the turn, and we need to adjust our sails.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the turn":

take a turn turn about turn the corner round the bend turn to round turn by turns turn over turn against turn of foot ill turn on the up in turn turn round on the come turn on its head turn two turn around left turn turn in change of tack on the make turning point change tack on the edge turn again heel turn on the tack turn out on the back foot on the boil turn on on side turn of phrase twists and turns out at the heels handbrake turn on the jump turned out turn into turn back off the boil on track turn one's coat on the ropes turn with every wind turn turtle on the hop on the rails flip over