Historical clue formulations

• "___ be surprised" — 2021-03-08
• "___ be surprised" — 2018-07-04
• "___ be surprised" — 2014-11-04
• Irving Berlin's "___ Be Surprised" — 2011-11-27
• Common contraction — 2004-08-28
• "___ better believe it!" — 1998-06-04
• "___Be So Nice to Come Home To" — 1996-05-09