To turn out
Example: It turned out to be a sunny day after all.
Definition
"To turn out" means to happen or develop in a particular way, especially when the result is different from what was expected. For example, "It turned out to be a sunny day after all" indicates that the day ended up being sunny despite earlier uncertainty.
Etymology
The phrase "to turn out" originates from the combination of the verb "turn," meaning to change direction or condition, and the adverb "out," indicating a result or outcome. It has been used since the 16th century to describe how events or situations conclude or unfold.
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"To turn out" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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