Use 'lo and behold' to show you're amazed by an unexpected discovery or event. 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. 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. They said it was sold out, but lo and behold, one last ticket was available!