believe it or not
idiom
—used to suggest that the listener will be surprised
His latest movie, believe it or not, is a romantic comedy about a group of lawyers.
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On the contrary, the fund sits in the bargain bin, believe it or not.
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Brett Owens, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
With packages constantly being delivered to homes this holiday season, porch pirates are in full swing and believe it or not, unexpected furry friends are trying to get in on the free items.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Here are more deets on divisive baby names that were—believe it or not—mentioned more than once in this thread.
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This drink, a partnership with Nestlé, is, believe it or not, her first brand deal.
—Brock Colyar, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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Brett Owens, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
With packages constantly being delivered to homes this holiday season, porch pirates are in full swing and believe it or not, unexpected furry friends are trying to get in on the free items.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Here are more deets on divisive baby names that were—believe it or not—mentioned more than once in this thread.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
This drink, a partnership with Nestlé, is, believe it or not, her first brand deal.
—Brock Colyar, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Believe it or not.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/believe%20it%20or%20not. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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