Ill Turn (Noun)
Meaning
An act intended to help that turns out badly; "he did them a disservice".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The politician's attempt to reform the healthcare system ended up being an ill turn for many low-income families.
- Her well-meaning but misguided advice proved to be an ill turn for her friend's struggling business.
- The new policy, intended to boost the economy, ultimately did the community an ill turn by driving out small businesses.
- The charity's efforts to provide aid to the disaster-stricken area were hindered by an ill turn of events that led to a shortage of supplies.
- The company's decision to downsize, meant to cut costs, ended up being an ill turn for many employees who lost their jobs.