Believe it or not...
C1Used to introduce a surprising or unbelievable statement.
Speaking of which...
C1Used to transition smoothly to a related topic.
To cut a long story short...
C1Used to summarize a lengthy narrative concisely.
Funnily enough...
C1Used to introduce an amusing coincidence or unexpected event.
Incidentally...
C1Used to introduce a casually related piece of information.
On that note...
C1Used to transition smoothly to a related topic, often concluding the current one.
By the way...
C1Used to introduce a casually related piece of information.
That reminds me...
C1Used to introduce a related thought or memory.
This might sound strange, but...
C1Used to preface an unusual or unexpected statement.
Get this...
C1Used to introduce a surprising or unbelievable story.
Guess what?
C1Used to introduce exciting or surprising news.
You won't believe this, but...
C1Used to emphasize the unbelievable nature of a story.
It's a long and winding tale...
C1Used to introduce a complicated or convoluted story.
The short version is...
C1Used to provide a concise summary of a longer story.
And the kicker is...
C1Used to introduce the most surprising or unexpected part of a story.
To make a long story short...
C1Used to summarize a lengthy explanation or narrative briefly.
Hold onto your hats...
C1Used to introduce a surprising or exciting piece of news.
It's a long story.
C1The explanation is complex and lengthy.
That's a real cracker!
C2That's a very funny or amusing story/joke.
It's a long story.
C2The explanation is complicated or lengthy.
To cut a long story short...
C2In short; briefly stated.
Believe it or not...
C2Used to introduce a surprising or unbelievable statement.
Funnily enough...
C2Surprisingly or ironically.
Incidentally...
C2By the way; as an aside.