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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Australia had Clarence Pellew who, believe it or not, was said to be able to throw a cricket ball 100 yards and sprint the same distance in just over 10 seconds.
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James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
This year, Amazon’s Labor Day Sale is packed with deals across fashion, kitchen, beauty, home, and outdoor categories, and believe it or not, some of the very best ones are under $50.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
That was an additional flourish, believe it or not.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
The singer announced her engagement to NFL tight end Travis Kelce yesterday and, believe it or not, there’s an investing angle.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
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James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
This year, Amazon’s Labor Day Sale is packed with deals across fashion, kitchen, beauty, home, and outdoor categories, and believe it or not, some of the very best ones are under $50.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
That was an additional flourish, believe it or not.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
The singer announced her engagement to NFL tight end Travis Kelce yesterday and, believe it or not, there’s an investing angle.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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