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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a sudden turn" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe an unexpected change in direction, either literally or metaphorically, such as in a story or a situation. Example: "The plot took a sudden turn when the protagonist discovered the hidden truth about their past."
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Then the conversation took a sudden turn, Mr. Rotundo said.
But none had expected such a sudden turn of events.
Then my patient took a sudden turn for the worse.
Then, things took a sudden turn for the worse – with a plagiarism row.
On the third day, however, the experiment took a sudden turn.
Idioms are curious turns of phrase that require a sudden turn of meaning.
Shugo then takes a sudden turn into bullying, which sends loyalties scattering throughout the school.
And there is a natural curb to speculative shorting: a sudden turn in confidence can scar investors.
The temperature would have to defy all predictions and take a sudden turn toward chilly to avert a historic summer.
Now, in a sudden turn of events, Scott was acquired by the Rangers just before the trade deadline Monday.
They were comfortably superior to a Fulham side whose form has taken a sudden turn for the worse.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com