I got a reversible jacket for Christmas. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Behind the Groan

Turning the Jacket Out

Waiting to see how something turns out means waiting for its final result. A reversible jacket can also be physically turned inside out to reveal its other side. Tell the gift announcement with ordinary enthusiasm and make the second sentence sound completely sincere. The phrase “turns out” then works as both anticipation and instructions for wearing the jacket differently.