I’ll be damned!

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phrase

An expression of surprise or disbelief.

I’ll be damned! I didn’t expect to see you here.
Visual representation of "I’ll be damned!" - An expression of surprise or disbelief.

Often appears as...

  • well
  • i'll be damned!

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Expressing Surprise

The phrase can show that something is so unexpected it's almost shocking.

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I’ll be damned! They finished the project early!
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Positive or Negative

Can be used for good surprises or bad surprises alike.

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I’ll be damned! They were lying to me all along!
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Conversational Tone

It's casual and usually used among friends or in informal settings.

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I’ll be damned! You actually baked this cake yourself?
Visual representation of the word "I’ll be damned!"

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