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Meaning of turn up trumps | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To end up being successful when doing so was uncertain or unlikely.

idiomatic

Examples

“So nearly all her investment turned up trumps, and Edward was really in fit case to reopen Branshaw Manor and once more to assume his position in the county.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

turn upon turn upside down turn with every wind turn'd turncoat turncoated