Use when starting a new activity, suggesting an eagerness to try something different or new. After retiring, he turned his hand to beekeeping.
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Versatility Implication
Implies a person's flexibility or skill in being able to do different things. She's so talented, she can turn her hand to anything from baking to coding.
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Change of Scenes
Often used to describe a significant change in occupation or hobby. He turned his hand to fishing after years in the city.