Language Focus: The "Turn Around"

In business and life, things don't always go according to plan. Use these expressions to describe how we recover from setbacks and find success again.

Turn things around When bad luck or poor performance changes to good results. Sales were low last quarter, but we turned things around and they are higher this quarter.

Right place at the right time Achieving success because of excellent timing or a lucky opportunity. We landed the biggest contract of the year because our CEO was in the right place at the right time during the conference.

Bounce back To recover quickly from a setback, failure, or difficult period. The market crash was scary, but our investments managed to bounce back much faster than expected.

Make a comeback To return to a successful position after a period of decline or being forgotten. After a few years of stagnant growth, the brand made a comeback with a new line of eco-friendly products.

See the light at the end of the tunnel To see signs of hope or improvement after a long, difficult period. Project deadlines have been grueling, but now that the final phase is starting, we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.