to je gól

Czech

Alternative forms

• to je teda gól
• to je tedy gól

Etymology

Literally, “that's a goal” (originally an exclamation when a goal is scored in a sports match).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [to jɛ ɡoːl]

Phrase

to je gól

1. (idiomatic, informal, colloquial) that is a turn up for the book (expressing a surprise from an unexpected result of a situation, which is usually but not necessarily pleasant or relieving)
   • 2013, Pavel Bušta, Expres Praha Radotín, Praha: Mladá fronta, page 32:

     „Navíc jsem před prázdninama začal chodit s Katkou,“ pokračoval Vojta. […]
     „No to je gól!“ zvolal jsem se špatně skrývaným potěšením.

     “What's more, I started dating with Katka,” Vojta continued. […]
     “That is a turn up for the book!” I exclaimed, hiding my delight badly.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see to,‎ být,‎ gól.