turn\ for\ the\ worse

turn\ for\ the\ worse
• for the worse
• turn for the worse
adj. phr. or adv. phr.
For something that is worse or not as good, with a worse result.

He bought a new car but it turned out to be for the worse.

The sick man's condition changed for the worse.

Compare: take a turn Contrast: for the better

Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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