Damn all

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pronoun

Nothing at all.

She knew damn all about the situation.
Visual representation of "damn all" - Nothing at all.

Often appears as...

  • know damn all
  • understand damn all

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Informality

The phrase 'damn all' is informal and best suited for casual conversations or expressive writing.

Illustration for Informality
I asked for his opinion, but he knew damn all about the subject.
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Emphasizing Ignorance

'Damn all' stresses someone's complete lack of knowledge or understanding in a blunt manner.

Illustration for Emphasizing Ignorance
Despite studying, she knew damn all about quantum physics.
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Accentuated Frustration

Using 'damn all' can convey frustration or annoyance about the negligible amount someone knows or cares.

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He seems to care damn all about our plans!
Visual representation of the word "Damn all"

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