hey presto
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hey presto
interjection
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Used by stage magicians, when performing a magic trick.
Similar: abracadabra, alakazam, hey pass, hey presto, hocus-pocus, kazaam, presto, presto chango, shablam, shazam
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Indicates a sudden desirable conclusion or change, as if by magic
If you take the next left, you’ll see a big shop and hey presto, you’re there.
Similar: ta-da, voilà, behold, ecce, hark, lo, look, lookee, lookie, lookit, looky, see
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