Meaning of the word "lo and behold" in English
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lo and behold
US /loʊ ənd bɪˈhoʊld/
UK /ləʊ ənd bɪˈhəʊld/
Exclamation
used to present a new and surprising event, often a sudden appearance
Example:
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We searched everywhere for the lost cat, and lo and behold, she was sleeping on the couch the whole time!
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He opened the old chest, and lo and behold, it was full of antique coins.
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