pan out

verb3

1. •
   To separate and recover (valuable minerals) by swirling dirt or crushed rock in a pan of water, in the manner of a traditional prospector seeking gold.
2. •
   (figurative) To proceed according to plan; to result or end up with an acceptable outcome or in an acceptable form.

   • My hopes for a white Christmas didn't pan out this year.
   • We'll see what pans out from the arbitration process.
3. •
   (Ireland, slang) To fall asleep.