turns, turned, turning
to turn out
phrasal verbC
To prove to be something or someone
- 1He turned out to be a great leader.
- 2The rumor turned out to be false.
To turn out means to end up being a certain way or person. It is the final result or outcome of a situation or event. For example, if you study hard, it may turn out that you get good grades.
Remember, "turn out" can also refer to how something appears or seems. For example, the cake turned out delicious means it looks and tastes great.
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at the animal park
Unexpected Encounter
Sharon
I can't believe we ran into Mr. Thompson here.
Melissa
Yeah, it turned out he's a volunteer guide on weekends.
Sharon
That's surprising! I always thought he was just our math teacher.
Melissa
It's nice to see him in a different role, isn't it?
at a tattoo studio
Ink Surprise
Steven
I was nervous about getting this tattoo.
Robert
Yeah, but it turned out amazing!
Steven
I know, right? It looks even better than I imagined.
Robert
The artist really did a great job.
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