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Truth is stranger than fiction

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Used when reality proves to be more bizarre than imaginary scenarios or creative stories. SlideHe won the lottery twice in a month; truth is stranger than fiction!
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Informal ContextPlay
It's most often used in casual conversations rather than formal writing or speeches. SlideI bumped into my long-lost cousin in Greece, truth is stranger than fiction.
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Emphasizing SurprisePlay
It highlights the speaker's astonishment at the surprising nature of the event. SlideThey found a hidden room in their house; truth is stranger than fiction.