Turn The Corner Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Turn the corner What does Turn the corner mean?	To get over a bad run. When a loss making venture ceases to make losses, it has "turned the corner".
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stuff a sock in it What does "stuff a sock in it" mean?	be quiet; shut up; stop stalking

get behind What does "get behind" mean?	to fail to maintain a desired pace or level of progress, to become late	If you get behind with your homework you will never pass many courses.
FOB What does "FOB" mean?	forward operating base
after the fact What does "after the fact" mean?	after something (a crime etc.) has occurred	We were told, after the fact, that the company would not pay compensation to the fire victims.
In donkey's years What does "In donkey's years" mean?	'I haven't seen her in donkey's years.' - This means for a very long time.
wow What does "wow" mean?	impress.	You wowed them with that presentation.
out of the frying pan and into the fire What does "out of the frying pan and into the fire" mean?	to go from something bad to something worse	The woman jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire when she quit her job. Now her problems are much worse.
keep an ear out for (something) What does "keep an ear out for (something)" mean?	to listen carefully for something	I plan to keep an ear out for any information about a new job.
in hand What does "in hand" mean?	in one's possession	The man arrived at the airport with much cash in hand.

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Turn The Corner Idiom