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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John Hollinger, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Bungalow courts may be any of several architectural styles: Pueblo, Spanish eclectic, Craftsman, Ranch, Mayan — believe it or not — and in many cases what is referred to as Minimal-Traditional.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
What To Do In Micanopy Explore Downtown Micanopy was settled in 1821 and was once—believe it or not—a center of commerce.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
The seeds of The Waterfront can be found, believe it or not, in Dawson's Creek.
—EW.com, 19 June 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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