QUOTE FOR JUNE 23rd 2010
Last time I was in England (Dec 2009) I picked up a book at the airport Popular Expressions - What They Mean and Where We Got Them. It is amazing and interesting where some of these originated and how old they are. Thought some of you might find some interest in them. My intention is to post new ones every couple but as you are all well aware the best intentions do not always happen (but we shall give it a try). Let me know if you have any comments!!!!
A TURN-UP FOR THE BOOKS
A piece of luck or unexpected good fortune, or a surprising turn of events. This phrase comes from the world of betting on horses. The book is the record of bets laid on a race and is naturally kept by a 'book' maker commonly known as a bookie. When the horses do not run to form and the favorite does not win, it's a good day for the bookie and he can line his pockets; for him it's a turn-up (wards) for the books'.