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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The mascara, previously available only in black, holds up through long days spent staring at a screen, the occasional weary eye rub, and (believe it or not) raucous weddings.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
UConn, believe it or not, has one of the best collegiate skydiving clubs in the nation, in operation since its founding in 2007.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Yeah, believe it or not, going against major like conglomerate is terrifying.
—Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2026
The mascara, previously available only in black, holds up through long days spent staring at a screen, the occasional weary eye rub, and (believe it or not) raucous weddings.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
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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 14 Feb. 2026.
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