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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Not everything is done for television, believe it or not.
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
But believe it or not, the iconic award got its start in a surprisingly humble way.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Levi’s Women’s Ultimate Western Shirt An aviator, jeans, and a denim shirt are the components of a classic, cool look—Italians appreciate the Canadian tuxedo look, believe it or not.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
And believe it or not, there’s even a rooftop deck!
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
But believe it or not, the iconic award got its start in a surprisingly humble way.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Levi’s Women’s Ultimate Western Shirt An aviator, jeans, and a denim shirt are the components of a classic, cool look—Italians appreciate the Canadian tuxedo look, believe it or not.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
And believe it or not, there’s even a rooftop deck!
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for believe it or not
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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 21 Dec. 2025.
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