lo and behold in Dutch
lo and behold in Dutch is kijk eens!, neen maar! — lo and behold means used before announcing something surprising, or something that turned out exactly as you predicted. It is usually said with a note of humour or mild sarcasm.
lo and behold in Dutch
kijk eens!
Used to express surprise.
neen maar!
Used to express surprise.
What does "lo and behold" mean?
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phrase Used before announcing something surprising, or something that turned out exactly as you predicted. It is usually said with a note of humour or mild sarcasm.
"I searched for an hour and, lo and behold, the keys were in my coat pocket."
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lo and behold in a sentence
- I searched for an hour and, lo and behold, the keys were in my coat pocket.
- He promised he would be on time and, lo and behold, he was forty minutes late.
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What is "lo and behold" in Dutch?
"lo and behold" in Dutch is kijk eens!, neen maar!. lo and behold means: Used before announcing something surprising, or something that turned out exactly as you predicted. It is usually said with a note of humour or mild sarcasm.
How do you use "lo and behold" in a sentence?
Example: "I searched for an hour and, lo and behold, the keys were in my coat pocket." In Dutch, "lo and behold" is kijk eens!, neen maar!.
Are there other ways to say "lo and behold" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "lo and behold": kijk eens!, neen maar!.
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