a/the turn of events

turn of events

A sudden change or alteration in a situation or circumstance. After an unexpected turn of events, the president has announced that he will be resigning from office. Sometimes it takes a dramatic turn of events for our lives to head in the direction they were meant for.
See also: event, of, turn
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a/the ˌturn of eˈvents

the way things happen, especially when this is not expected: Because of a strange turn of events at work, she has unexpectedly been offered a very good job in the sales department.
See also: event, of, turn
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • turn of events
  • as the wind blows
  • come full circle
  • come/go full circle
  • full circle, come/go
  • it is what it is
  • a mixed blessing
  • about the size of it
  • pot luck
  • tie to