As it/things turned out
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The situation eventually became different than expected.
I thought the party wouldn't be fun, but as things turned out, I had a great time.
Often appears as...
- as it turned out
- she was right.
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Used to show the actual result or situation after an action or event.
He decided to leave early, and as things turned out, he was able to avoid the traffic.
Often appears as...
- as it turned out
- it rained during the picnic.
phrase
Used to say what the result of something was.
She thought she would hate the city, but as it turned out, she loved it.
Often appears as...
- as things turned out
- the concert was cancelled.
phrase
The situation eventually became different than expected.
I thought the party wouldn't be fun, but as things turned out, I had a great time.
Often appears as...
- as it turned out
- she was right.
phrase
Used to show the actual result or situation after an action or event.
He decided to leave early, and as things turned out, he was able to avoid the traffic.
Often appears as...
- as it turned out
- it rained during the picnic.
phrase
Used to say what the result of something was.
She thought she would hate the city, but as it turned out, she loved it.
Often appears as...
- as things turned out
- the concert was cancelled.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Outcome
Emphasizes a surprising difference between what was expected and the actual outcome.
I anticipated failure, but as things turned out, I passed with flying colors.
Pro Tip 2/3Narrative Twist
Use it when revealing a twist or unexpected event in a story.
The villain seemed invincible, but as it turned out, there was a weakness.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Marker
Marks a contrast between prior belief or plan and the actual result.
We thought we'd arrive late, but as it turned out, we were the first ones there.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Outcome
Emphasizes a surprising difference between what was expected and the actual outcome.
I anticipated failure, but as things turned out, I passed with flying colors.
Pro Tip 2/3Narrative Twist
Use it when revealing a twist or unexpected event in a story.
The villain seemed invincible, but as it turned out, there was a weakness.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Marker
Marks a contrast between prior belief or plan and the actual result.
We thought we'd arrive late, but as it turned out, we were the first ones there.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Outcome
Emphasizes a surprising difference between what was expected and the actual outcome.
I anticipated failure, but as things turned out, I passed with flying colors.
Pro Tip 2/3Narrative Twist
Use it when revealing a twist or unexpected event in a story.
The villain seemed invincible, but as it turned out, there was a weakness.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Marker
Marks a contrast between prior belief or plan and the actual result.
We thought we'd arrive late, but as it turned out, we were the first ones there.
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