Grammar fix
take a turn for the better
start improving
To begin improving after being difficult or unpleasant.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Her health took a turn for the better after she started the new treatment.
My town was quite quiet during the pandemic, but tourism took a turn for the better once international flights started again.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Things took a turn to the better.
Say: Things took a turn for the better.
Use the fixed preposition 'for', not 'to'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Things start to improve
How clear a turnGradualTurning point
pick upBusiness, sales, or activity improves after a slow period.look upUsually 'things are looking up': circumstances are becoming more promising.
take a turn for the betterYou're here · A previously difficult situation begins improving.