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

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turn up trumps

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turn up trumps

idiomatic

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

Japanese Meaning

予想外に成功する / 困難な状況から最終的に好結果を出す

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Despite having little experience, the rookie investor managed to turn up trumps when the risky startup soared in value.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

経験がほとんどなかったにもかかわらず、その新米投資家はリスクの高いスタートアップが急騰したときに結局成功を収めた。

Sense（1）

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

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.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

turns up trumps

（ present singular third-person ）

turning up trumps

（ participle present ）

turned up trumps

（ participle past ）

turned up trumps

（ past ）

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