At every turn

phrase

At every opportunity or occasion.

He finds fault with my work at every turn.
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Often appears as...

  • find fault at every turn
  • challenge at every turn

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

phrase

At every opportunity or occasion.

He finds fault with my work at every turn.
Visual representation of "at every turn" - At every opportunity or occasion

Often appears as...

  • find fault at every turn
  • challenge at every turn

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Impeding Progress

Suggests someone or something is consistently creating obstacles or difficulties.

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She tried to implement new policies, but met resistance at every turn.
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Negative Connotation

Often used to express frustration about frequent problems or opposition.

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Their approval was delayed at every turn by bureaucratic hurdles.
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Emphasizes Frequency

Highlights the regularity or constancy of an action or occurrence.

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Unexpected costs appeared at every turn during the construction project.
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