Definition of hey presto

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chào sớm

/ˌheɪ ˈprestəʊ//ˌheɪ ˈprestəʊ/

As "heys presto" sounded similar to "heissbrod" and was easier to say and remember, it gradually replaced it in English-speaking countries, particularly in magic shows. It became synonymous with the magician's command, "Abracadabra," to make something appear or disappear, and it transformed into a theatrical exclamation synonymous with miracles and instantaneous transformations. It's essential to note that while "hey presto" is a common stage phrase in English-speaking countries, of which many are vaguely aware, few people appreciate the history behind its usage, as it's lost much of its origins and meaning over time, and has been embraced in popular culture as an emblematic marker of mediocre magic shows. Despite this, its origins in German vaudeville shows remain a fascinating and little-known aspect of theatrical history.

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something that people say when they have just done something so quickly and easily that it seems to have been done by magic

một điều mà mọi người nói khi họ vừa làm một việc gì đó nhanh chóng và dễ dàng đến mức có vẻ như nó được thực hiện một cách kỳ diệu

Example:
  • You just press the button and, hey presto, a perfect cup of coffee!

    Bạn chỉ cần nhấn nút và thế là có ngay một tách cà phê hoàn hảo!

something that people say just before they finish a magic trick

một điều mà mọi người nói ngay trước khi họ hoàn thành một trò ảo thuật