A Streetcar Named Desire

What is the implication of Blanche's use of the idiom that she doesn't know how much longer she can "turn the trick"?

What is the implication of Blanche's use of the idiom that she doesn't know how much longer she can "turn the trick"?

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This alludes to the fact that Blanche isn't young anymore. Thus, there's not very much time left for her to use her looks and flirtacious nature to get what she wants.

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A Streetcar Named Desire