at every turn . at every turn {adv. phr.} Every time; all the time; continually without exception. Because of his drinking, the man was refused a job at every turn. Categories: add yours time {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: A Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment