take a turn for the worse

Nghĩa

to suddenly get more serious or unpleasant, often in illness

Đột ngột trở nên nghiêm trọng hơn, thường là bệnh tình.

Ví dụ

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.

Ngữ pháp

Chỉ take thay đổi dạng: took, taken. Nghĩa ngược lại là take a turn for the better.

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