good turn

Example Sentences

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If you do a good turn for others, the universe will — in theory — do you a good turn one day.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

So “false social reality” felt like a good turn of phrase for that.

From Scientific American • Aug. 23, 2022

“I was really pumped at getting a good turn in on a soft-top,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2022

He described his mother as a much-loved grandmother, "the kindest person you could ever wish to meet", and a woman who would "do anybody a good turn".

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2021

“And since one good turn deserves another,” Marla’s voice is saying, “Jessica Carlisle wants to help Rosa do something she would never be able to do on her own—go for a run.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen