English phrase from drama scenes

Professional Ways to Say "and now suddenly"

Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "and now suddenly" with real scene examples.

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And now suddenly we get a response

It means the speaker is surprised or skeptical that this person replied so directly.

From The Crown, Episode 5

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker reacts to suddenly getting a reply from someone important.

Usage Scenario

Use this in a skeptical or sarcastic reaction. It is not a neutral everyday phrase and depends on context.

Better ways to say it

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And now suddenly we get a response from Mr. X himself?
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Now we get a response from him?
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Mr. X himself is replying?

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