Braingle: 'That That That...' Brain Teaser

That That That...

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Puzzle ID:	#18813
Fun:	(2.07)
Difficulty:	(2.43)
Category:	Rebus
Submitted By:	dsquared

What expression is represented by the following?

that
that
that...

n
o
i
t
u
l
o
v
e
r
1

the book
the book
the book
the book

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Answer

That's a turn up for the books

That
That
That = "That's"

1revolution = a turn (and it is going 'up'). Therefore "a turn up"

Followed by four (for) 'the books'

"That's a turn up for the books" is an expression to indicate something is a bit of a surprise (as per the hint).
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Comments

Joanie Sep 11, 2004	I've never heard that expression.
I_am_the_Omega Sep 12, 2004	terrible
dsquared Sep 12, 2004	Sorry Joanie, I was wondering if it may have been a little obscure but figured it was common enough for many. Oh well, thanks for stopping by and at least contributing something constructive about what you thought of the teaser. Cheers, DD .
scramble Sep 23, 2004	Any reason why 1 revolution was written as 1revolution ?
dsquared Sep 23, 2004	I felt it would be clearer than having a space, it made sure that it showed those two things were linked and the 1 didn't belong on it's own at all.
schatzy228 Dec 16, 2005	you never cease to amaze that was GREAT
dsquared Dec 19, 2005	Thanks Schatzy... you have been busy.
Shawnheyhey123 Jul 04, 2006	I read "1 Revolution" the wrong way and thought it was "No It U(Y ou) Lover L" .
dsquared Jul 05, 2006	! Classic.
bradon182001 May 20, 2010	Unfamiliar expression.