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Low and Behold - Origin?

Posted by Torsten on October 18, 2004

Hello everbody,

Who can tell me something about the origin of 'Low and Behold'? I understand it's a phrase expressing surprise but why is 'low' and why 'behold'?
Thanks in advance
Torsten

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