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believe it or not

A set phrase used before a statement that may seem shocking or untrue. It is often used humorously or sarcastically. Believe it or not, the longer route is actually quicker because there's less traffic. I'm not a chef, believe it or not, so if you want something else for dinner, make it yourself! A: "Did you really make the basketball team?" B: "Believe it or not, I did!"
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BION

An initialism of "believe it or not," a set phrase used before a statement that may seem shocking or untrue. "BION" is used especially in online communications, such as forums, social media, instant messaging, etc. I'm so sorry for such a late reply, but BION I only just read your message now! I have been so busy that I haven't had a chance to check SpaceBook all week. A: "Hey wat u up 2?" B: "thinkin of U, BION :-)"
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

believe it or not

(you may) choose to accept something as true or not; it may seem amazing but it's true. It's late, but believe it or not, I just got home from work. I'm over fifty years old, believe it or not.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

believe it or not

It's true, whether or not you agree, as in Believe it or not, I finally finished painting the house. Originating in the 1800s, this phrase gained currency as the title of a cartoon series begun in 1918 by Robert Ripley and continuing to run in American newspapers long after his death in 1949. Each drawing presented a strange but supposedly true phenomenon, such as a two-headed chicken.
See also: believe, not
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

beˌlieve it or ˈnot

(spoken) it is true, even though it does not sound likely: Believe it or not, I’ve just won £1000 in a competition! I am still, believe it or not, very nervous about speaking in public.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

Believe it or not

and BION
sent. & comp. abb. That’s the story; you can choose to believe it or not believe it. That’s what really happened, Believe it or not. I’m l8t! BION.
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BION

verb
See Believe it or not
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

believe it or not

Appearances to the contrary, it is true. Already a common phrase by then, in December 1918, it became the title of a cartoon series originally drawn by Robert LeRoy Ripley (1893–1949). It appeared in American newspapers for many years and was continued even after Ripley’s death. Each drawing represented a seemingly unbelievable but allegedly true event or phenomenon, such as a two-headed chicken or a three-legged cat.
See also: believe, not
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
See also:
  • believe it or not
  • first rule of (something): do not talk about (something)
  • (Is) that everything?
  • as you do
  • eggs is eggs
  • a cold day in Hell
  • come in
  • come in a certain position
  • come on in
  • best foot forward
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