I'll be damned

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I'll be damned

  1. (idiomatic) An expression of surprise.
  2. (idiomatic) A vehement asseveration that one will not permit some specified thing to happen.
    Synonym: I'll be hanged
    I'll be damned if I'm having a thief like him stay in my house.
    • 2011, Lenka, Ben H. Allen (lyrics and music), “Roll with the Punches”, in Two[1], performed by Lenka:
      My mechanisms / Of defense are down / And my resistance / Is out on the town / I was alarmed by your attack / This isn't a boxing match / But I'll be damned if I ever let you win

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