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turned a corner on the way back vs turned the corner on the way back

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Turned a corner on the way back' implies a general action of turning a corner during the return journey without specifying a particular corner. On the other hand, 'turned the corner on the way back' suggests a specific corner that was turned during the return journey.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 595 views

turned a corner on the way back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies a general action of turning a corner during the return journey without specifying a particular corner.
  • Jul 25, 2010 ... I turned a corner on the way back to the campsite posted earlier and say this. Quite nice I'd say. I was SO happy with how these turned out.
  • Aug 31, 2010 ... I turned a corner on the way back to the campsite posted earlier and say this. Quite nice I'd say. I was SO happy with how these turned out.
  • Sep 26, 2013 ... ... Limassol being as big as it is... anyway, we just turned a corner on the way back from Paphos and there it was !! Best steak I can remember ...
  • Aug 27, 2012 ... Right at the end of our very first game drive, long after the sun had set, we turned a corner on the way back to the lodge to find a dozen lions ...

turned the corner on the way back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase suggests a specific corner that was turned during the return journey.
  • Feb 12, 2013 ... As we turned the corner on the way back to the gym, Ben finally spoke. Ben: So, I' m sorry about that back there. I'm not usually that forward.

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