take a turn for the worse

/ˌteɪk ə ˌtɜːn fə ðə ˈwɜːs/NEUTRAL · C2
SA FILIPINO
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Kahulugan

to suddenly get more serious or unpleasant, often in illness

Biglang lumala, kadalasan ang lagay ng maysakit.

Mga halimbawa

  1. 1Grandpa was recovering well, but last night he took a turn for the worse.
  2. 2The weather took a turn for the worse just as we reached the top of the hill.
  3. 3The doctors were hopeful on Monday, but by Wednesday her condition had taken a turn for the worse.
  4. 4Our holiday took a turn for the worse when the airline lost both our suitcases.
  5. 5If his breathing takes a turn for the worse, call an ambulance straight away.

Grammar

Ang take lang ang nagbabago ng anyo: took, taken. Ang kabaligtaran nito ay take a turn for the better.

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