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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Now, believe it or not, Scheffler is one of the better putters on tour.
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Myisha Battle, Time, 24 May 2025
Now, believe it or not, Scheffler is one of the better putters on tour.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The proper way to dispose of a deceased pet in New York, believe it or not, is to put it out with your trash in a heavy-duty black plastic bag with a little note attached describing the contents.
.
—The Editors, Curbed, 9 May 2025
Being backed by one of the richest sovereign wealth funds on the planet has made a mark, believe it or not.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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