As near as damn it/dammit

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Pro Tip 1/3

This phrase is mostly used in the UK and might not be understood in other English-speaking regions.

Overseas, you might not hear 'as near as damn it' often, but in Britain, it's common.

Pro Tip 2/3

The phrase is informal, so it's not suitable for formal writing or speeches.

In an academic essay, avoid saying 'The results were as near as damn it accurate.'

Pro Tip 3/3

Used to express that something is practically precise, while acknowledging a tiny margin of error.

He guessed the weight as near as damn it—it was only off by an ounce.

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