Definition
This idiom literally describes mountain paths winding and turning with each new peak, but figuratively it means a situation takes an unexpected turn for the better after setbacks. It's used to express hope or relief when things suddenly improve.
idiom
to take an unexpected turn for the betterthe situation suddenly improves after setbacks
Examples
- ，峰回路转。Yù dào kùnnan shí bú yào fàngqì, yīnwèi shìqing zǒng huì yǒu fēng huí lù zhuǎn de shíhou.When you encounter difficulties, don't give up, because things will always have a turnaround.
- 峰回路转，。Zhè cì tánpàn fēng huí lù zhuǎn, zuìzhōng dáchéng le xiéyì.This negotiation took an unexpected turn, and eventually an agreement was reached.
- ，峰回路转，。Shéi yě méi xiǎng dào, zài fēng huí lù zhuǎn zhīhòu, gōngsī jūrán huòdé le tóuzī.No one expected that after a turnaround, the company somehow received investment.
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