lo and behold

interjection

used to express wonder or surprise

Examples of lo and behold in a Sentence

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Bedknobs is also, lo and behold, an explicitly anti-fascist movie: Eglantine, a staunch supporter of the war effort, magically animates antique arms and armor housed in a museum to fight off literal Nazis. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024 Well, lo and behold, the opportunity falls in your lap. Shavonnah Schreiber, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 The Grove last night and lo and behold strolling through the front aisle was a proud pappa holding his youngster with a set of earphones on — both grinning from ear to ear. Janine Schaults, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024 And lo and behold, here are five incredible price drops on quality hardware, just for you. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for lo and behold 

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lo and behold was in 1808

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“Lo and behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lo%20and%20behold. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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