English Explanatory Dictionary

turnip for the book

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very unexpected surprise or occurrence.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-turnip for the book.wav

Word forms

turnip for the book turnip for the books

Etymology

A humorous variation on turn up for the book.

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