lo and behold

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

Used to express surprise.

Συνώνυμα

honestly

Μεταφράσεις

siehe da

bak şu işe

bak sen

voilá

guarda caso

ecce

neen maar

vet aquí

pasmem

veja só

he aquí

que sorpresa

kijk eens

ves per on

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

The lo in the expression probably originated from the shortening of the word look, commonly seen in Middle English texts. Its presence in literature can be traced to at least as early as the 18th century. The literal meaning of the expression is "look and see", and it is always used as if in the imperative.