used to present a new scene, situation, or turn of events, often with the suggestion that although surprising, it could in fact have been predicted. "you took me out and, lo and behold, I got home to find my house had been ransacked"
To evoke a strong emotional reaction, such as anger, sadness, or disgust, upon being encountered, heard, read, etc. Your column must have hit a nerve, because we are getting slammed with feedback from readers—and they're not happy. I could tell he was hitting a raw nerve when he brought up Jane's former employer and Jane went silent for a moment. hit a (raw) nerve
only if absolutely necessary Example Sentences: A: Is it true that you can stop someone from bleeding by squeezing them? B: Yes, that will work in a pinch, but it’s better to take them to a hospital. In a pinch, you can use ketchup, but it’s better to use fresh tomatoes.
According to recognised or orthodox rules. E.g. The men played golf in the most canonicalway, with no local rules. Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.