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Today, let’s look at a really useful conversational phrase — “it turns out (that).”
We use it turns out to mean actually or in fact, especially when the result is surprising or different from what we expected.
- Like, I left the house in a hurry, and it turns out I forgot my wallet.
- Or when talking about relationships: They dated for a while, but it turns out they weren’t compatible.
- We also use this phrase when we discover new information: I did some research, and it turns out my grandfather was a taxi driver for a while.
So remember, when something ends up being different than you expected, try using “it turns out…” It’s a very natural way to tell that kind of story in English.
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