Example: As it turns out, the movie starts at seven o'clock.
Definition
"As it turns out" is a phrase used to introduce a fact or situation that was not expected or known before, often revealing an outcome or result that contrasts with prior assumptions. It signals that something has become clear or evident over time.
Translations
resulta que
zoals blijkt
resulta que
il s'avère que
wie sich herausstellt
Etymology
The phrase "as it turns out" originates from the metaphor of something 'turning out' in a particular way, similar to how a piece of cloth is 'turned out' or revealed. It has been used in English for centuries to express how events or facts reveal themselves, often unexpectedly.
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"As it turns out" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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