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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Took a serous turn for/to the worse
During this time, the economies in many countries took a serious turn for the worse.
Hi,
Why does the above use "for" instead of "to?" What does "for" mean in the above? Thanks.
Hi,
Why does the above use "for" instead of "to?" What does "for" mean in the above? Thanks.
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Angliholic During this time, the economies in many countries took a serious turn for the worse. " What does "for" mean in the above? Thanks.
- Angliholic During this time, the economies in many countries took a serious turn for the worse.
- " What does "for" mean in the above?
- Thanks.
- Why do you think 'to' can be used when you, I believe, know that 'for' is the correct preposition?
- Often there is no reason why a certain preposition should be used in a certain context.
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AngliholicDuring this time, the economies in many countries took a serious turn for the worse.Why do you think 'to' can be used when you, I believe, know that 'for' is the correct preposition?
Hi,
Why does the above use "for" instead of "to?" What does "for" mean in the above? Thanks.
Often there is no reason why a certain pre
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