give a turn
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Yes, your horse had been carrying double all day, so I thought it better to give a turn to the other.
From The Cornet of Horse A Tale of Marlborough's Wars by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
The manners, habits, and prevailing sentiments of women, have great influence on those of the society to which they belong, and generally give a turn to its character.
But a week or so may give a turn.
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842 by Lamb, Mary
Elvira took up several children on her horse, and pointed out to Susannah a sickly woman to whom she could give a turn upon the pillion that she herself had ridden during the night.
From The Mormon Prophet by Dougall, Lily
He not only never indulged in detraction, but when any species of scandal was exhibited in his company, he either remained silent, or endeavoured to give a turn to the conversation.
From On the Portraits of English Authors on Gardening, with Biographical Notices of Them, 2nd edition, with considerable additions by Felton, Samuel
