What does "Turn things around" mean?

improve a bad situation

Synonym: improve, rectify Opposite: worsen, deteriorate

"Turn things around" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

That doesn't mean you can't still turn things around.

— Gossip Girl S2E1

People turn things around all the time.

— Grey's Anatomy S8E13

There's always a way to turn things around.

— Inside Out 1

I decided to turn things around.

— Modern Family S7E9

I want to turn things around by inviting you...

— Suits S4E3

Still a loser or did you turn things around while you were gone?

— The Big Bang Theory S10E11

This is my only idea on how to turn things around.

— The Office S7E14

I know people are upset, but we're gonna turn things around.

— Young Sheldon S5E13

"Turn things around" in TV shows & movies

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