as it/things turned out

as it turned out

As it transpired, often surprisingly or unexpectedly. I was worried when I saw all that traffic, but, as it turned out, I still got to work on time.
See also: out, turn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

as it/things turned ˈout

as later events showed: I didn’t need my umbrella as it turned out (= because it didn’t rain later).
See also: out, thing, turn
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See also:
  • as it turned out
  • cross somebody's path
  • cross someone's path
  • cross (one's) path
  • cross paths with (one)
  • come from nowhere
  • come out of the blue
  • come down like a ton of bricks
  • find (oneself) with (something)
  • find oneself with