English Dictionary

turn up trumps

動詞

慣用表現

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

日本語の意味

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

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

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。

意味（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.

turns up trumps （ present singular third-person ）

turning up trumps （ participle present ）

turned up trumps （ participle past ）

turned up trumps （ past ）