turn-up for the book(s)

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Idiom

Definition

  1. An event or occurrence that is surprising or unexpected.

    意外的事情

    • His sudden resignation was a real turn-up for the books.

      他突然辭職真是令人意想不到。

    • It was a real turn-up for the books that they won the competition.

      他們贏得比賽真是出乎意料。

    • It’s a turn-up for the books that she passed the exam.

      她通過了考試真是令人驚訝。