turn-up
noun/ˈtɜːn ʌp/
/ˈtɜːrn ʌp/
(British English)- (North American English cuff)[countable] the bottom of the leg of a pair of trousers that has been folded over on the outside
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- [singular] (informal) something surprising or unexpected that happens
- He actually offered to help? That's a turn-up for the books!
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