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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And believe it or not, Blumhouse was incredibly receptive immediately.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 June 2025
And, believe it or not, Europe does have air conditioning, which can be quite an intense shift when moving between the outdoors into coach buses or stores.
—Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
And, believe it or not, there’s more to frizz-fighting than dousing your hair in argan oil (although sometimes, that’s just what the doctor ordered).
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
Because believe it or not, a three-day weekend is the best time to date.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 24 May 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 June 2025
And, believe it or not, Europe does have air conditioning, which can be quite an intense shift when moving between the outdoors into coach buses or stores.
—Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
And, believe it or not, there’s more to frizz-fighting than dousing your hair in argan oil (although sometimes, that’s just what the doctor ordered).
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
Because believe it or not, a three-day weekend is the best time to date.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 24 May 2025
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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 17 Jun. 2025.
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