i'll be damned

idiom
UK: /ˌaɪl biː ˈdæmd/
US: /ˌaɪl biː ˈdæmd/

  1. An expression of surprise or disbelief.

    1. I'll be damned, I never thought she would actually do it. [ ] [ ]
    2. If that isn't the silliest thing I've ever seen, I'll be damned if I know what is. [ ] [ ]

  2. An expression of strong annoyance or anger.

    1. I'll be damned if I let him get away with that. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'll be damned if I'm going to clean up his mess again, he can do it himself. [ ] [ ]

  3. An emphatic statement of agreement or determination.

    1. I'll be damned if I don't finish this project tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. If they think they can push me around, I'll be damned if they aren't mistaken. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wow indeed really good heavens
i'll be damned interjection

  1. Used to express mild shock or surprise.

    1. Well, I'll be damned, look who's here. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'll be damned, I didn't expect to see you at this party, so what a nice surprise! [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "i'll be damned" in English means: An expression of surprise or disbelief., An expression of strong annoyance or anger., An emphatic statement of agreement or determination..

The phonetic transcription of "i'll be damned" is /ˌaɪl biː ˈdæmd/ in British English and /ˌaɪl biː ˈdæmd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "i'll be damned": wow, indeed, really, good heavens.

Example usage of "i'll be damned": "I'll be damned, I never thought she would actually do it.". More examples on the page.