Turn a trick
verb
For a prostitute to perform sexual activity for money.
She had to turn a trick to make ends meet.
Often appears as...
- prostitute turning a trick
- forced to turn a trick
Usage tips
Vulgar
Colloquial
verb
To successfully do something, especially something tricky.
He managed to turn a trick by getting the machine to work.
Often appears as...
- managed to turn a trick
- turn a trick successfully
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
In card games, to win a trick.
In the game of bridge, he managed to turn a trick.
Often appears as...
- in bridge
- turn a trick
verb
For a prostitute to perform sexual activity for money.
She had to turn a trick to make ends meet.
Often appears as...
- prostitute turning a trick
- forced to turn a trick
Usage tips
Vulgar
Colloquial
verb
To successfully do something, especially something tricky.
He managed to turn a trick by getting the machine to work.
Often appears as...
- managed to turn a trick
- turn a trick successfully
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
In card games, to win a trick.
In the game of bridge, he managed to turn a trick.
Often appears as...
- in bridge
- turn a trick
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Adult Content
This phrase refers to adult activities and should be used with caution to avoid offending others.
The novel mentioned how the character was desperate enough to turn a trick.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Caution
This is informal and could be considered slang. It's not suitable for professional or formal situations.
I overheard a conversation about someone having to turn a trick; it was quite shocking.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Context
Understanding the sensitive nature of this topic is crucial to using it respectfully in conversation.
The documentary explored how some people are coerced into turning a trick.
Pro Tip 1/3Adult Content
This phrase refers to adult activities and should be used with caution to avoid offending others.
The novel mentioned how the character was desperate enough to turn a trick.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Caution
This is informal and could be considered slang. It's not suitable for professional or formal situations.
I overheard a conversation about someone having to turn a trick; it was quite shocking.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Context
Understanding the sensitive nature of this topic is crucial to using it respectfully in conversation.
The documentary explored how some people are coerced into turning a trick.
Pro Tip 1/3Adult Content
This phrase refers to adult activities and should be used with caution to avoid offending others.
The novel mentioned how the character was desperate enough to turn a trick.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Caution
This is informal and could be considered slang. It's not suitable for professional or formal situations.
I overheard a conversation about someone having to turn a trick; it was quite shocking.
Pro Tip 3/3Sensitive Context
Understanding the sensitive nature of this topic is crucial to using it respectfully in conversation.
The documentary explored how some people are coerced into turning a trick.
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