IdiomThe Absurd
English
Englishhey presto
Meaning: Said when something happens suddenly, as if by magic.
Example: “Plug it in, press the button, and hey presto, it works.”
Origin: A conjurer's call from the 18th century; presto is Italian for "quick."
Equivalents in other languages
French: Passez, muscade ! Literally: Pass, nutmeg!
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