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turn around

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turn something around
to cause a situation or organization to change in a positive direction. They were losing badly but they turned things around in the second half of the game. We've hired a new director who we hope will turn around the failing company.
See also: around, turn

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"Today, however, this room is mine," said the Marionette, "and if you wish to do me a favor, get out now, and don't turn around even once.
Notwithstanding all this furniture, there was still room to turn around in, but not to swing a cat in, at least with entire security to the cat.
And when I've finished the ninth time I'm to turn around nine times, from right to left, and then the wish will come true right away.
 
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