Phrases Sharing Fun Facts or Stories

Believe it or not...

Meaning

Introducing something unbelievable.

Translation language

John: I heard you ran a marathon.
Alice: Yes, I did. <b>Believe it or not...</b> I'd never run more than 5km before.
John: Wow! That’s incredible.
Alice: Yeah, <b>believe it or not...</b> I trained for six months and managed to finish it!