Lo and behold

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Expressing Awe

Use 'lo and behold' to show you're amazed by an unexpected discovery or event. Slide

I opened the old book, and lo and behold, a hidden letter fell out.

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Archaic Flavor

'Lo and behold' adds a quaint or old-fashioned tone to modern speech or writing. Slide

We turned the corner, and lo and behold, there stood a castle straight out of a fairy tale.

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Dramatic Reveal

It's often used to dramatize the moment something surprising is revealed. Slide

They said it was sold out, but lo and behold, one last ticket was available!