turn of events



turn of events

A sudden change or alteration in a situation or circumstance. After an unexpected turn of events, the president has announced that he will be resigning from office. Sometimes it takes a dramatic turn of events for our lives to head in the direction they were meant for.
See also: event, of, turn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Khasan-Chechen, Ossetian, Circassian, Ingush, Tatar, Bashkir
Chikondichee-KON-deeSouthern African, Chewa
Gabir-Arabic
Nizhoni-Native American, Navajo
Kirstin-Scottish
Verginius-Ancient Roman