In his new memoir, eckerman tells the story of his time with one of rocks most famous, and infamous bands. The earliest example i can find of the expression in print is from a report, in the leeds intelligencer newspaper, of the success of a horse called blackdown at the doncaster. Well now, thats a turn up, eddie godolphin said, settling himself back into the only comfortable chair in the minuscule room. Having taught in year 6 for many years, i was well aware of the endless simile and alliteration lessons i had hammered into children so that every piece of writing contained boring cliches rather than specifically useful figurative expressions. If you come up with a surprise, it overturns the accepted odds quoted a turn up. Spanish translation of that was a turnup for the books. In this expression, turnup refers to the turning up or over of a particular card in a game, while the book in. Uses it is used quite widely in spoken and written english in a social context. An actionpacked scifi adventure, its sure to please fans of odette c. My guess that its got something to do with the odds in a bookmakers book. You can start the adventure today by picking up the free a plain jane book one.
If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. It was first quoted during the 19th century when sir arthur conan doyle visited his taylor after someone had cut the bottom 2 inches off his trousers in the british library. A piece of luck or unexpected good fortune or a surprise turn of events. Information and translations of turn up for the book in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.
This is the british english definition of a turnup for the books. Even though this book is a part of a series, it can be read as a standalone book. So when a horse performed in a way that nobody expected, so that most bets lost, it was something that benefited the book and so the bookmaker. When it was finally time to board, we got on the train to find out that wed been put in business class. In origin, the brash futurist edmond kirsch comes up with a theory so bold, so daring that, as he modestly thinks to himself in browns beloved italics, it will not shake your. While hunting birds, participants would beat bushes in order to draw out the birds. Robbie mcintosh and scott mckeon turn up for the books at the platform tavern southampton. Go to your browsing history turn your browsing history on or off by selecting manage history and then toggling turn browsing history onoff.
Turn it up love, life, and death, southern style by ron. I didnt mean this to be a list of pop history, but i think its too late now, so you might as well go ahead. This was a turn up for the book, reclining seats and room to stretch out a little. The book is the record that a bookmaker, ie a taker of bets, keeps. A turn up for the books idioms by the free dictionary. Key moments in chinas history over the decades have formed the mainstay of his work. Methodism, 18thcentury movement founded by john wesley that sought to reform the church of england from within.
She couldnt deny that hed been a pain in the arse sometimes, pompous and pedantic, but then, that was a byproduct of his. Definition and synonyms of a turnup for the books from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. The origin is in horse racing, where the book was the record of bets laid on a race kept by who else a bookmaker. While many proposed origins of this phrase are disputed, it is commonly accepted that. View american english definition of a turnup for the books. Just wellwritten, wellresearched, informative and interesting books for historians, history students and history enthusiasts.
Over 100,000 spanish translations of english words and phrases. A turnup for the books phrase definition and synonyms. In the 1830s these people were just learning about dinosaurs, and science wasnt even an accepted practice not only was this a long book, it was an intense book requiring a ton of. Well, thats a turnup for the books i never thought hed get the job. Could anyone who knows about this phrase let me know by email. Turn up for the books by robbie mcintosh, released 07 september 20 1. Since the 1820s, or thereabouts, the term turnup has been used to mean a surprise. In 2012 the library of congress named it a book that shaped america. A it now means exactly what you say, something surprising. Turn up for the books idioms by the free dictionary. Spanish translation of that was a turn up for the books the official collins englishspanish dictionary online. He picked up the plate of scones and stuffed one whole into his mouth.
Keith houston explains how a very similar debate raged as the first books came to. A turnup for the books phrase of the week bell english. After i read jessicas other book, ill call her jessica because its easier to spell, but much respect to her for writing kalahari, which i loved. If one does much better, or worse for that matter, than expected its often called a turn up for the book. Ill turn a blind eye once, but next time youll be in trouble. His the world of rock and roll is rife with stories that are the stuff of legend. This was a turn up for the book, reclining seats and room to. From longman dictionary of contemporary english a turnup for the book s a turnup for the book s informal surprised an unexpected and surprising event fancy you being in new york too. Proper nonfiction history books, not historical fiction, about any period, event, area or topic you like. I really didnt know what to expect from this book when i started which made me enjoy this book much more than others i know who have read it. The earliest example i can find of the expression in print is from a report, in the leeds intelligencer newspaper, of the success of a horse called blackdown at. This phrase comes from the world of betting and horses. In this expression, turnup refers to the turning up or over of a particular card in a game, while the book in question is one kept by a bookie to record bets made on a race. The origin is in horse racing, where the book was the record of bets laid on a race.
Of his 50 books based on reallife events or characters, eight have been turned into films or television series. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading turn down for what. Everyone thought john would win, so when richard won it was a real turnup for the books. Darwins the origin of species is 150 years old give or take and becoming immersed in the world of the 1830s 1880s reminds you how much the world has changed. The movement, however, became separate from its parent body and developed into an autonomous church. Origin is a mysterious story about a girl in the jungle who is made immortal by the scientists at little cam, a base deep in the amazon jungle. I am a mum of two selling usborne childrens books and helping schools to promote literacy. The mysterious ancient origins of the book the debate about ebooks v paper books is nothing new. Bbc culture the mysterious ancient origins of the book.
British english, informal an unusual or unexpected event. Wow, i got a raise and a bonus today, what a turn for the books my guess that its got something to do with the odds in a bookmakers book. Meet the reallife spies of turn amcs turn follows the lives of the daring members of the culper spy ring, who risked their lives to help win the revolutionary war. So, a turn up for the book translates as a stroke of good luck for the bookmakers. A turnup for the books phrase meaning, pronunciation and more by macmillan dictionary. Robbie mcintosh, turn up for the books at skegness rock. Synonyms for turnup for the book include thunderbolt, bolt from the blue, eye opener, kick in the face, shock, surprise, thunderclap, bombshell, revelation and eyeopener. It was first quoted during the 19th century when sir arthur conan doyle visited his taylor after someone had cut the bottom 2 inches off his trousers in. One for the books meaning in the cambridge english.
A turnup for the books definition and meaning collins english. A turnup for the books is used to mean a surprising or an unexpected event, often a piece of good fortune. The world methodist council comprises more than 40. Turnup for the books idioms by the free dictionary. In this expression, turnup refers to the turning up or over of a particular card in a game, while the book in question is one kept by a bookie to record bets made on. Idioms one for the books, at turn up for the book s idiom. Turnup for the books meaning in the cambridge english. In dan browns origin, robert langdon returns, with an a. Turn up for the books 1,689 photos bookstore cobham. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Definition of turn up for the book in the dictionary.
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