Pan out
/pæn ˈaʊt/B2
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1. To have a successful outcome or result.
- The plan didn't pan out as expected.
- We'll see how things pan out in the end.
2. To end up or turn out in a certain way, especially after a period of time.
- I'm curious to see how her career will pan out.
- Not all investments pan out as you hope.
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