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.

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:

a/the 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 (one) to (something)

References in periodicals archive

"In a strange turn of events, and in a manner that defies the established legal principles, the court of appeal relied on this same "judgment" of the NAT to overturn the decision of the high court," Professor Olweny in court papers.He also aggrieved that the appellate judges extensively relied on it without questioning its authenticity in light of the admission by the NAT that it was yet to render a verdict in this regard.

EX-Muhoroni legislator Ayiecho Olweny seeks to nullify MP's win

Politicians condemned, promises and tributes were made and yet here we are now, in 2017, silent as ever and almost asleep, possibly waiting for another turn of events to wake us up again.

Past in Perspective

But in an unexpected turn of events, it's an album of children's music and stories.

Will Rita and Ricky get to Gnomeber 1? THE VOICE JUDGES TEAM UP ON KIDS' ALBUM

Arsovski adds that if the turn of events is looked at in a geopolitical sense, it is clear that at least in the next few years, one should not expect any movement toward Europe.

European perspectives

Al-Mashhadani said in a press conference held at the headquarters of al-Wefaq movement in Baghdad today, that what is happening in the belt of Baghdad worries us, and we fear that the turn of events from there to another areas of Baghdad, and accused armed groups / unnamed / riding military vehicles type ( Hummer), of kidnapping citizens from the belt areas of Baghdad.

Mahmoud al-Mashhadani accused armed groups of abducting citizens of Baghdad belt and bargaining their families for ransom

EMMERDALE (7pm ITV) IN a bizarre turn of events following a busted wing-mirror, Amelia and Sean are sending threatening text messages to Cameron, who becomes convinced that someone must know he murdered Alex.

WE LOVE SOAPS

In an unexpected turn of events, Sherwin-Williams' planned acquisition of Comex has been blocked.

Overview of the Asian coatings industry

Summary: A Singaporean man who left a bag of jewels and money on his aeroplane seat had a lucky turn of events when it was returned to him.

Lost bag returned to lucky passenger

Summary: Mass street protests and armed rebellions have been the hallmark of challenges to authoritarianism in Arab states over the last two years, but a "quiet" judicial decision in Pakistan Friday has served to mark an equally dramatic turn of events in that country.

Pakistan 'spring'

Many Congress leaders were clueless and were caught unawares by the turn of events on Wednesday.

Emergency UPA meet likely on June 23

It remains to be seen whether this is a one-off turn of events but behind it lies the adverse sentiment developing towards counter-party risk, a perception associated with the banks exposed to eurozone sovereign debt and whose balance sheets have been weakened accordingly.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

In a shocking turn of events, Margaret is threatened with deportation to Canada when her visa expires.

Film

Zoo president Chuck Brady said: "Everyone is deeply saddened by this turn of events."

Jumbo tragedy

词组	turn of events
释义	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: a/the 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 (one) to (something) References in periodicals archive "In a strange turn of events, and in a manner that defies the established legal principles, the court of appeal relied on this same "judgment" of the NAT to overturn the decision of the high court," Professor Olweny in court papers.He also aggrieved that the appellate judges extensively relied on it without questioning its authenticity in light of the admission by the NAT that it was yet to render a verdict in this regard. EX-Muhoroni legislator Ayiecho Olweny seeks to nullify MP's win Politicians condemned, promises and tributes were made and yet here we are now, in 2017, silent as ever and almost asleep, possibly waiting for another turn of events to wake us up again. Past in Perspective But in an unexpected turn of events, it's an album of children's music and stories. Will Rita and Ricky get to Gnomeber 1? THE VOICE JUDGES TEAM UP ON KIDS' ALBUM Arsovski adds that if the turn of events is looked at in a geopolitical sense, it is clear that at least in the next few years, one should not expect any movement toward Europe. European perspectives Al-Mashhadani said in a press conference held at the headquarters of al-Wefaq movement in Baghdad today, that what is happening in the belt of Baghdad worries us, and we fear that the turn of events from there to another areas of Baghdad, and accused armed groups / unnamed / riding military vehicles type ( Hummer), of kidnapping citizens from the belt areas of Baghdad. Mahmoud al-Mashhadani accused armed groups of abducting citizens of Baghdad belt and bargaining their families for ransom EMMERDALE (7pm ITV) IN a bizarre turn of events following a busted wing-mirror, Amelia and Sean are sending threatening text messages to Cameron, who becomes convinced that someone must know he murdered Alex. WE LOVE SOAPS In an unexpected turn of events, Sherwin-Williams' planned acquisition of Comex has been blocked. Overview of the Asian coatings industry Summary: A Singaporean man who left a bag of jewels and money on his aeroplane seat had a lucky turn of events when it was returned to him. Lost bag returned to lucky passenger Summary: Mass street protests and armed rebellions have been the hallmark of challenges to authoritarianism in Arab states over the last two years, but a "quiet" judicial decision in Pakistan Friday has served to mark an equally dramatic turn of events in that country. Pakistan 'spring' Many Congress leaders were clueless and were caught unawares by the turn of events on Wednesday. Emergency UPA meet likely on June 23 It remains to be seen whether this is a one-off turn of events but behind it lies the adverse sentiment developing towards counter-party risk, a perception associated with the banks exposed to eurozone sovereign debt and whose balance sheets have been weakened accordingly. ECONOMIC OUTLOOK In a shocking turn of events, Margaret is threatened with deportation to Canada when her visa expires. Film Zoo president Chuck Brady said: "Everyone is deeply saddened by this turn of events." Jumbo tragedy
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