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lo and behold
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used to express one's surprise or bafflement at something unexpected or remarkable
Humorous
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "lo and behold" and when to use it?
The idiom "lo and behold" is a phrase used to express surprise or discovery when something unexpected or confusing is revealed. It is a way of drawing attention to the remarkable or unforeseen nature of what has just occurred. This expression has been in use for centuries and is derived from Middle English and Old English, where "lo" means "look" and "behold" means "see" or "observe."
Example
As we were exploring the forest, lo and behold, we stumbled upon a hidden waterfall.
I was in Vienna sitting quietly in a café when, lo and behold, my cousin walked in.
I was searching for my lost keys, and lo and behold, I found them under the couch.
Örnek
As we were exploring the forest, lo and behold, we stumbled upon a hidden waterfall.
I was in Vienna sitting quietly in a café when, lo and behold, my cousin walked in.
I was searching for my lost keys, and lo and behold, I found them under the couch.
We thought the project was doomed, but lo and behold, we managed to complete it ahead of schedule.
