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Come up/turn up trumps

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Unexpected SuccessPlay
Use it when someone succeeds in a way that is surprising or unforeseen. SlideEveryone doubted her, but she came up trumps with the best presentation.
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Positive OutcomePlay
It implies that the outcome was positive, usually better than what others anticipated. SlideThe underdog team turned up trumps in the championship game.
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Versatile PhrasePlay
Can be used in formal and informal situations alike, but is more common in casual speech. SlideOur makeshift solution really came up trumps!
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