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Sevil | 14:24 Mon 07th Oct 2002 | Phrases & Sayings
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What is the origin of the phrase: low and behold?
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I think it's an abreviation of "Bow low and behold" usually referring to a religious experience, when due deferrence is expected.
15:56 Mon 07th Oct 2002
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The phrase is "Lo and behold" not "Low...". A dictionary is a type of book available in most libraries. Therein you may find the meaning of the word "Lo". I thengyou
17:35 Mon 07th Oct 2002
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The word "lo" is an old expression, used to call attention to something, similar to the modern "hey"; "behold" means "look"; so the whole phrase is equivalent to "Hey! Look at this!".
22:05 Mon 07th Oct 2002

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