I'll be damned

I'll be damned

English

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Interjection

I'll be damned

1. (idiomatic) An expression of surprise.
2. (idiomatic) A vehement asseveration that one will not permit some specified thing to happen.

   Synonym: I'll be hanged

   I'll be damned if I'm having a thief like him stay in my house.

   • 2011, Lenka and Ben H. Allen (lyrics and music), “Roll with the Punches”, in Two‎, performed by Lenka:

     My mechanisms / Of defense are down / And my resistance / Is out on the town / I was alarmed by your attack / This isn't a boxing match / But I'll be damned if I ever let you win

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See also

• not on my watch