[Grammar] 'it found to be' phrase

[voipp]

Could you explain me the phrase meaning and usage rules. One can find no articles , explaining that phrase.

 

[canadian45]

Could you explain me the phrase meaning and usage rules. One can find no articles , explaining that phrase.

'it was found to be'

'They were happy when it was found to be much better than expected.'

Google the bold part to find other examples.

 

[voipp]

'it was found to be'

'They were happy when it was found to be much better than expected.'

Google the bold part to find other examples.

Could you please rewrite the sentence , using no phrase but synonym?

 

[Tdol]

They were happy when it turned out to be/they discovered that it was much better than expected.