What do you know?

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interjection

Express surprise or amazement.

What do you know! She actually won the lottery.
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Emotional Intonation

Used with a rising intonation to genuinely express surprise.

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What do you know! They're getting married!
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Expressive Punctuation

Followed by an exclamation point to convey excitement or shock.

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What do you know! This place is just how I remembered it!
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Casual Conversation

Commonly used in informal chats where sharing news can cause astonishment.

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What do you know, she's moving to Spain!
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