to think...

to think (that)

It is really shocking or surprising that (something is the case). And to think, if I had taken the but to work like I normally do, I would have been in that accident, too! To think that a woman like could be elected to public office.
See also: think
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

to ˈthink (that)...

used to show that you are surprised or shocked by something: I can still hardly believe it! To think that the President stayed at my hotel! To think that he was killed on the last day of the war. It’s so sad.
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • to think (that)
  • would you believe (it)
  • Would you believe!
  • Would you believe?
  • who could have thought
  • world shattering
  • don't that (just) beat all
  • If don't that beat all!
  • that beats all
  • Wonders never cease!
References in periodicals archive
Images do not require analytical thought; they do not require critical thinking skills, they ask us to feel not to think.... Televised images do not require critical thinking skills, nor do they foster critical thinking skills" (p.