10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «A TURN-UP»
Discover the use of
a turn-up in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
a turn-up and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
As an underworld c.p. what a turn-up for the book! was in use by 1932 (Arthur
Gardner, Tinker's Kitchen). The simple phrase is usu. (Well, there's) a real (or a
right) turn-up . . . ; and for the book may sometimes, in later C.20, be omitted (P.B.
).
2
Hoyle's Games: Illustrated Edition. Embracing All the Most ...
and the other players suddenly all pass, and so force him to take a turn-up which
he don't want, and which probably injures his hand. Turning corner. — Mark : The
elder hand who jockeys by consoling for a turn-up which he wants, cannot ...
3
Chambers Universal Learners' Dictionary
... turned up again at the end of the concert performance. 5 vt sep to fold up and
sew : to turn up a hem. 6 vt sep ( inf) to discover (facts) etc : The police have
apparently turned up some new evidence. - See also turn-up (def 1). a turn-up for
the ...
4
An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions
Turn up for the books An unexpected event (e.g. 'the meteorite landing in our
garden was a turn up for the books').* Turn up like a bad penny The belief that
someone unpleasant will always come back.* Turn up their toes Die.* Turning
point A ...
Ian Stuart-Hamilton, 2004
5
Practical Everyday English:
A New Method of Learning ...
A tUrn-Up for the bOOkS (A great surprise) Examples: • / couldn't believe it when l
heard about his appointment as Managing Director. What a turn-up for the books!
• After making a fuss for so long, it was a real turn-up for the books for my ...
6
The Wordsworth Dictionary of Idioms
The police have apparently turned up some new evidence. a turn-up for the book
(s) (in/) something which happens unexpectedly: He's won a lot of money — what
a turn-up (for the book)\ [19C racing slang.] turn up one's nose (at) see nose.
Elizabeth McLaren Kirkpatrick, C. M. Schwarz, 1993
turn up (in/) 1 to appear or arrive: He turned up at our house. 2 to be found: Don't
worry — it'll turn up again. 3 to discover (facts) etc: The police have apparently
turned up some new evidence. a turn-up for the book(s) (inf) something which ...
8
Gabay's Copywriters' Compendium- revised edition in paperback
Jonathan Gabay. 253 254 255 256 Yinglish: Brains, pen,action! 1 Write a five-
minute. The whole truth and nothing but the truth To tell you the truth Trust (name)
to... Trust me on this Truth is... Turn A turn up for the books It's your turn One good
...
9
Gabay's Copywriters' Compendium: The Definitive Professional ...
Turn A turn up for the books It's your turn One good turn deserves another The
lady's not for turning To a turn Turn a deaf ear Turn a trick Turn coat Turn in one's
grave Turn someone's head Turn tables Turn the other cheek Turn turtle Turn up
...
... page P12 eventk 2 [S] uk informal when something happens in an unexpected
way or in a way that was not planned "idiom turn-up for the book(s) uk (us one for
the books) a surprising or unexpected event: Well, that's a turn-up for the books ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «A TURN-UP»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
a turn-up is used in the context of the following news items.
Emilie Nicolas interview: 'I will always have my insecurities'
So it's quite a turn-up to be invited to the central Oslo flat that Norway's brightest new star shares, rather cosily, with her boyfriend and his ... «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
Mike Blair in the light blue of Glasgow Warriors . . . a turn-up for the …
Mike Blair in the light blue of Glasgow Warriors . . . a turn-up for the books. Lewis Stuart. Wednesday 1 July 2015. HOWEVER you look at it, seeing Mike Blair in a ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
Apple Music launches, and we get it for less than the US!
Here's a turn-up for the books - Apple Music will be cheaper to subscribe to in Australia than it will be in the US. The service, live now, is free for ... «PC Authority, Jun 15»
WOW! What A Turn-up For The Books At Kinsale
#sovscup – W M Nixon casts a quick eye over the final outcome of the ICRA Nats/Sovereigns Cup. George Sisk has been an active participant ... «Afloat, Jun 15»
EastEnders Dean Gaffney ends romance with childhood sweetheart …
But as his career takes a turn-up for the books, it emerges his love life has gone the opposite way as The Sun reports he has split from his ... «Metro, Jun 15»
Grass Boots: Yallourn-Yallourn North fortunes change with the …
"We thought, 'Geez, this is a bit of a turn-up.' Last year we were getting 15 or 20." Six months on from those early sessions under Bailey's astute ... «The Age, Jun 15»
Review: Human Transit by Jarrett Walker
It really is a turn-up-and-go service." Walker puts it this way: "A very frequent service is where you (as a customer) don't worry about a timetable. «Raise the Hammer, Jun 15»
Migos: Young, Rich and Outrunning Trouble
He recalls nailing a microphone to his mom's living room wall when he was 16 so they could record their first song, a turn-up anthem called ... «RollingStone.com, Jun 15»
TTC announces 10-minute-or-better service network
It really is a turn-up-and-go service," TTC deputy CEO Chris Upfold said at Bathurst station on Monday. "This creates a good grid of high ... «Toronto Star, Jun 15»
Listen up: 'I suddenly feel like a man of substance, a man not to be …
I said, 'Well, this is a turn-up! I can't remember the last time I had a pump attendant fill up the car for me!' And do you know what he said to me? «Irish Times, Jun 15»
