Example: La discussion a tourné court à cause d'un malentendu.
Definition
"Tourner court" means to end abruptly or suddenly, often referring to conversations, events, or situations that stop sooner than expected. For example, a discussion that "tourner court" ends quickly due to disagreement or interruption.
Translations
To come to an abrupt end
Acabarse de repente
Abrupt eindigen
Acabar de cop
Ein jähes Ende nehmen
Etymology
The phrase "tourner court" comes from French, where "tourner" means 'to turn' and "court" means 'short.' It literally suggests a quick or short turn, metaphorically indicating something that stops or changes direction abruptly. Did you know? This expression vividly conveys the idea of cutting something short, like a sudden turn on a road.
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To come to an abrupt end