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
- 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