Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
believe-it-or-not
phrase
/bɪˈliːv ɪt ɔr nɒt/
Definition
A phrase used to introduce something surprising or hard to believe.
Examples
- Believe it or not, she won the lottery twice in a row!
- He told a story that was so strange, I had to say, ‘Believe it or not.’
Meaning
It indicates that what follows may seem unbelievable or contrary to expectations, yet it is true.
Synonyms
- Believe it or not
- Surprisingly
- Even so
