English Explanatory Dictionary

turn up for the book

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very unexpected, usually pleasant, surprise.

Pronunciation

En-au-turn up for the book.ogg

Word forms

turn up for the book turn ups for the book turn-up for the book turn up for the books turn-up for the books

Etymology

Originally from racecourse betting, from turn up (“stroke of luck”) and book (“record of betting; bookmaker”).

Derived words

for the book
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