Phrases Sharing Fun Facts or Stories

And the kicker is...

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Meaning

Used to introduce the most surprising or unexpected part of a story.

Example sentences

John: So, you found the lost dog?

Alice: Yes, after days of searching. And the kicker is... it wasn't even lost!

John: What do you mean?

Alice: It had simply wandered into the neighbor’s garden. And the kicker is... the neighbor is the one who reported it missing.