turn out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Happen in a particular way or have a particular result
Why “out”? Something comes into the open. People can see it, know it, or understand it.
“It turned out fine in the end.”
“It turned out fine after the repair.”
Don't confuse with
Turn out means happen in a final way. Turn up means make a control level higher.
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“It turned out fine in the end.” What does it mean?
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turn up
A contrast learners often mix up
Increase the setting on a machine or device; Appear, often unexpectedly
act out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Perform a scene, story, or plan with actions; Express feelings through aggressive or attention-seeking behaviour
bail out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Rescue someone, especially financially
bear out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Provide evidence that confirms what someone has said
blast out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Play music extremely loudly through speakers
break out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
(of war, fire or disease) start suddenly
bring out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Make a quality or feature more obvious; Publish or launch a new product; Cause a particular response or behaviour in someone; Take something out of a container or place to show it; Encourage a shy person to be more confident
burst out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Suddenly start crying, laughing or shouting; Say something suddenly and forcefully; Leave a place suddenly and forcefully; (of a sound or song) suddenly begin loudly
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