Hey presto In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hey presto", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-07 04:12

Meaning of Hey presto

Hey presto British interjection exclamation

Presto is an Italian word meaning ‘quick’ or ‘quickly’.

Said before finishing a magic trick, or when something has come about so fast and effortlessly that it appears to have happened by magic.

 

All I need to do is download this app, then click here and, hey presto! You've got access to the Wi-Fi without knowing the password.

With this device, all I need to do is hold it like this and touch your phone and, hey presto. I've got all your information on my phone.

Origin of Hey presto

This interjection was first recorded in the late 18th century and usually used by stage magicians and tricksters

The Origin Cited: idiomorigins.org .
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