turn of events
A deviation from the expected course of events.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“This unexpected turn of events surprised everyone at the party.”
“The team was losing, but a sudden turn of events allowed them to win the game in the final minute.”
“Following a strange turn of events, the quiet town suddenly found itself at the center of a national investigation.”
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at all events
In any event, at any rate, anyhow.
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blessed event
The birth of a baby.
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Buggins's turn
A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.
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everything one touches turns to gold
Everything someone uses or does succeeds or becomes better.
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everything one touches turns to shit
Everything someone uses or does fails or becomes worse.
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good turn
A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.
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left turn
An unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.
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main event
The most serious or important matter.
Last updated August 10, 2026