turn of events
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Meaning · English
An unexpected series of events or change in circumstances
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Một loạt sự kiện hoặc thay đổi tình huống không lường trước
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Literally: a change in the direction of events
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The turn of events led to her unexpected promotion
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “turn of events” mean?
An unexpected series of events or change in circumstances Literally: a change in the direction of events
Is “turn of events” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.