turn up trumps

== English == === Alternative forms === come up trumps === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === === Verb === turn up trumps (third-person singular simple present turns up trumps, present participle turning up trumps, simple past and past participle turned up trumps) (idiomatic) To end up being successful when doing so was uncertain or unlikely. Antonyms: come to nothing, come to nought, (slang, vulgar) die in the ass, (slang, vulgar) go to shit === See also === come up roses