lo and behold
US /loʊ ənd bɪˈhoʊld/
UK /loʊ ənd bɪˈhoʊld/
1.
eis que, e para minha surpresa
used to present a new and surprising event, often a sudden appearance
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We searched everywhere for the lost cat, and lo and behold, she was sleeping on the couch the whole time!
Procuramos por toda parte o gato perdido, e eis que, ela estava dormindo no sofá o tempo todo!
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He opened the old chest, and lo and behold, it was full of antique coins.
Ele abriu o velho baú, e eis que, estava cheio de moedas antigas.