I’ll be darned!

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interjection

An expression of surprise or disbelief.

You just won the lottery? I'll be darned!
Visual representation of "I’ll be darned!" - An expression of surprise or disbelief.

Often appears as...

  • i'll be darned if
  • i'll be darned

Usage tips

Informal, Surprised

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "I’ll be darned!"
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Informal Surprise

Use 'I'll be darned!' in casual settings to show you're taken aback or caught off guard.

Illustration for Informal Surprise
I'll be darned, I didn't expect you to be here!
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Not for Essays

Avoid in formal writing or speeches; it's too casual and might seem unprofessional.

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I'll be darned is something you wouldn't find in a business report.
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Emotional Color

Conveys mild emotion; it's not as strong as shouting or as bland as stating a fact.

Illustration for Emotional Color
You fixed it already? I'll be darned!
Visual representation of the word "I’ll be darned!"

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