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What does “as it turned out” mean?

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Used to reveal how a situation actually developed, often unexpectedly

“As it turned out, we didn't need the extra tickets.”

From the C1 lesson You'll Never Guess… (telling news).

Used to say what was true in the end, often a surprise

“As it turned out, the museum was closed.”

From the B2 lesson Stories from the Road (telling travel stories).

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What does “as it turned out” mean?

Teaching this phrase?“as it turned out” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, three exercises, speaking tasks and an answer key, in Everyday English Chunks C1 Pack 2 (Plans, Problems and Feelings).
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Teaching this phrase?“as it turned out” is part of a ready-to-teach lesson, with a reading, grammar practice, travel phrases, speaking tasks and an answer key, in the B2 Travel English Bundle (6 lessons).
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