Turn out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "turn out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-21 11:08

Meaning of Turn out

Synonyms:

shut off , turn off , end up

Turn out phrase

From meaning 7 to 13, a noun or pronoun can be used between "turn" and "out."

To be found to be after a long period of time or series of events.


 

It turned out that my girlfriend is a daughter of a mafia.

I thought he was rich, but it turned out that he took out bank loans and acted as if a millionaire.

(used with an adverb or adjective, or in questions with how) To come about, develop, or result in a specific way. 
 

I didn't expect the party turned out that well.

Every parent loves to see their kids turn out strong and healthy.

To come and join an organized event.

We'd like as many people as possible to turn out for our show.

Due to the pandemic, the number of people turned out for the funeral was limited to only 30.

To point, curve away from the center.

I feel insecure because my buck teeth turn out too much.

After chopping the bone, the edge of this knife turned out.

To create goods in large quantities by using machines; to create something that requires skills.

This business was accused of turning out counterfeit watches.

He is a prolific composer. He can turn out several songs within a month!

To get up and go out of bed.

I usually do some stretching before actually turn up.

They turned up at dawn and set off their journey early to avoid the traffic jam.

To make someone leave a place, particularly when you have the right to do so.

They asked the guard to turn the drunken man out of the building.

Neighbors had him turned out due to his disorderly behavior.

To turn a light off or stop a supply of heat from flowing or reaching a place.
thức dậy lúc 8 giờ sáng.

Remember to turn out the lights before you leave.

Mary asked me to turn out the light because I was closer to the switch.

(British) To give something a careful and complete clean by removing the things in it and arranging them again.

My room is in a mess, so I think I will have to turn it out.

It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. Turn it out now!

To remove everything that is in a container, especially your pockets.

Police approached and required him to turn his pockets out on suspicion of possessing drugs.

I turned out my pockets but could not find my keys.

To make something point, curve away from the center.

The bone is so hard. I turned the knife's edge out while chopping it.

You need to take the card out on your hand and turn it out to the guards while passing them.

To provide someone/something with the things that are necessary for a specific purpose or activity.

Workers at this factory are all turn out in protective clothing in the event of accidents.

All passengers were turned out with life jackets to not get sunk in case they fell into the river.

To wake someone up and make them go out of bed.

 

 

His mom usually turns him up early in the morning to go to school.

Before that day, I told my dad to get me up if I wouldn't have woken up at 8 am.

Other phrases about:

good seed makes a good crop

Good materials will produce good results.

 

muscle (one)out of

To force someone to quit a job or place by one's power, influence, money or physical strength

turn someone out

1. To switch the light off.

2. To take part in.

3. To produce something quickly.

4. To splay.

5. To come to an end.

6. To discover something surprising.

7. To force to leave.

8. To outfit, as with accessories.

9. To get up.

10. To take something out of your pocket.

11. The number of participants.

flush (someone or something) out of (some thing or place)

To dismiss something from something by using liquid.

fit up

To provide someone or something with necessary equipment or items for a particular purpose.

Grammar and Usage of Turn out

Verb Forms

  • turned out
  • turning out
  • turns out

The verb "turn" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Turn out

This phrase used in meaning 1 dates from the first half of 1700s.

This phrase used in meaning 3,5 dates from the mid 1700s.

This phrase used in meaning 6 dates from the early 1800s.

This phrase used in meaning 7 dates from the early 1500s.

This phrase used in meaning 12 dates from the first-half of 1800s.

 

 

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Eat my dust

To be outperformed or outrun by someone, usually by a very wide margin.

Example:

You have to be quicker to finish this task or you will eat other my dust.

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