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I'll be danged

idiom
Meaning

An expression of surprise.

Examples
SIMPLE

Well, I'll be danged, you actually finished it.

CONTEXTUAL

I looked everywhere for my keys, and I'll be danged if they weren't in my pocket the whole time.

COMPLEX

Upon discovering the long-lost manuscript hidden behind the library shelf, he whispered, I'll be danged, it was here all along.

Anchors to
Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    I'll be

    Expressing surprise.

  2. 02

    I'll be a monkey's uncle

    Often preceded by well: expressing complete surprise or disbelief.

  3. 03

    I'll be bound

    An expression of surprise.

  4. 04

    I'll be damned

    An expression of surprise.

  5. 05

    I'll say

    Used to indicate emphatic agreement

  6. 06

    I'll tell you

    Synonym of I can tell you.

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