turnip for the books

A form of turnip for the book — A very unexpected surprise or occurrence.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of turnip for the book.
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APA

turnip for the books. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnip%20for%20the%20books

MLA

“turnip for the books.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnip%20for%20the%20books. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turnip for the books,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnip%20for%20the%20books.

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