Meaning of twists and turns | Babel Free

Definitions

Abrupt changes in direction or orientation (often used figuratively).

plural, plural-only

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Examples

“The same ignorance and avarice which made him think⟳ the education of his children an useless expense, caused him to reject⟳ the advice of his friends to make⟳ a will, which would also be attended with a little expense; and there were so many twists and turns in the law he said, every one ought to keep⟳ clear of it […]”

““What a romantic old lane this it,” said Diana, as they walked along its twists and turns.”

“There was no question⟳, of course, as to its final outcome, with six against one; but meanwhile the one was giving the six the surprise⟳ of their lives in the shape⟳ of well-dealt blows and skillful twists and turns that caused their own⟳ strength and weight to react⟳ upon themselves in a most astonishing fashion.”

“The twists and turns of U.S. policy, which once bewildered our allies as well as our enemies, can be expected to straighten out into a more surely predictable course.”

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