every time one turns around

every time one turns around
every time one turns around
Fig. frequently; at every turn; with annoying frequency. •

Somebody asks me for money every time I turn around.

Something goes wrong with Bill's car every time he turns around.

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{adv. phr.}, {informal} Very often. * /Mr. Winston must be rich. He buys a new suit every time he turns around./ * /No, Charles - I can't drive you to the park every time I turn around./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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