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I'll be a monkey's uncle

idiom

Often preceded by well: expressing complete surprise or disbelief.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    Bob's your uncle

    No problem, the solution is simple, there you have it, it's that easy, you have what you want, all will be well: indicates a desirable conclusion has been reached with ease.

  2. 02

    I'll be

    Expressing surprise.

  3. 03

    I'll be bound

    An expression of surprise.

  4. 04

    I'll be damned

    An expression of surprise.

  5. 05

    I'll be danged

    An expression of surprise.

  6. 06

    I'll say

    Used to indicate emphatic agreement

  7. 07

    I'll tell you

    Synonym of I can tell you.

  8. 08

    say uncle

    Synonym of cry uncle.

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