Meaning of the word "take a turn for the better" in English

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take a turn for the better

US /teɪk ə tɜːrn fɔːr ðə ˈbetər/
UK /teɪk ə tɜːn fɔː ðə ˈbetə/
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Idiom

to start to improve, especially after a period of difficulty or illness

Example:
The patient's health finally took a turn for the better after the surgery.
The economy took a turn for the better this quarter.