turn things around

[/tɜːrn θɪŋz əˈraʊnd/]

verb phrase

reverter a situação; mudar a situação; transformar a situação

1. To change a negative or difficult situation into a positive or successful one

After months of losses, the company finally managed to turn things around with new management.

Após meses de perdas, a empresa finalmente conseguiu reverter a situação com a nova gestão.

2. To improve a bad condition or circumstance

She turned things around by going back to school and getting her degree.

Ela transformou sua situação voltando à escola e obtendo seu diploma.

3. To change the direction or outcome of something that was going badly

The team was losing 3-0 at halftime, but they turned things around in the second half.

O time estava perdendo 3-0 no intervalo, mas virou o jogo na segunda etapa.

NYC Slang

flip the script; turn it around

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

reverter a situação; mudar de rumo

Most commonly used in business and sports contexts

Rio de Janeiro

virar a situação; dar a volta

More colloquial usage, frequently used in sports commentary

São Paulo

reverter; transformar a situação

More formal, often used in business and corporate contexts

Portugal

inverter a situação; mudar o rumo

Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese but with slightly different phrasing preferences

turn the tide

bounce back

turn over a new leaf

make a comeback

right the ship

turn the corner

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