I’ll be damned!
phrase
An expression of surprise or disbelief.
I’ll be damned! I didn’t expect to see you here.
Often appears as...
- well
- i'll be damned!
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to express oneself's strong determination not to do something.
I’ll be damned if I let him get away with this.
Often appears as...
- i'll be damned if i do
- i'll be damned if i don't
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
An expression of surprise or disbelief.
I’ll be damned! I didn’t expect to see you here.
Often appears as...
- well
- i'll be damned!
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
Used to express oneself's strong determination not to do something.
I’ll be damned if I let him get away with this.
Often appears as...
- i'll be damned if i do
- i'll be damned if i don't
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Surprise
The phrase can show that something is so unexpected it's almost shocking.
I’ll be damned! They finished the project early!
Pro Tip 2/3Positive or Negative
Can be used for good surprises or bad surprises alike.
I’ll be damned! They were lying to me all along!
Pro Tip 3/3Conversational Tone
It's casual and usually used among friends or in informal settings.
I’ll be damned! You actually baked this cake yourself?
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