take a wrong turn
idiom
: to go the wrong way : to turn in the wrong direction
We took a wrong turn and got lost.
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Editorial: Newsom and San Francisco take a wrong turn on homelessness.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024
With Carlos Rodon’s recent struggles — allowing five or more runs in his last three starts — the Yankees’ rotation is becoming a cause for concern as the once-dominant staff has had some major contributors take a wrong turn.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
The Warriors are emerging from the All-Star break with a clear path to the postseason ahead of them, but with little room for error to take a wrong turn.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
For more than a decade, the National Conflict Resolution Center has been working to change outcomes for young people who take a wrong turn.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2023
Although there are still many reasons to worry that Turkey could take a wrong turn, however, there is also room for hope.
—Selim Can Sazak, Foreign Affairs, 26 July 2016
Ever take a wrong turn while on your way to the store or a friend's house?
—Taylor Avery, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2021
But sometimes tapeworms take a wrong turn.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2012
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024
With Carlos Rodon’s recent struggles — allowing five or more runs in his last three starts — the Yankees’ rotation is becoming a cause for concern as the once-dominant staff has had some major contributors take a wrong turn.
—James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
The Warriors are emerging from the All-Star break with a clear path to the postseason ahead of them, but with little room for error to take a wrong turn.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
For more than a decade, the National Conflict Resolution Center has been working to change outcomes for young people who take a wrong turn.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2023
Although there are still many reasons to worry that Turkey could take a wrong turn, however, there is also room for hope.
—Selim Can Sazak, Foreign Affairs, 26 July 2016
Ever take a wrong turn while on your way to the store or a friend's house?
—Taylor Avery, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2021
But sometimes tapeworms take a wrong turn.
—Carl Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2012
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“Take a wrong turn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20wrong%20turn. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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