I'll be danged Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈaɪɫ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈdæŋd

EYE-l bee DANGD

UK

aɪl/ /bˈiː/ /dˈæŋd

EYE-l bee DANGD

Definition

An informal expression used to show surprise, disbelief, or amazement, similar to saying 'Well, what do you know!' or 'I'll be darned.' It is mostly used in rural or older American English.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, regional (mostly southern or rural American English), and somewhat old-fashioned. Used as an exclamation, not in formal writing. Alternative: 'I'll be darned.' Avoid in professional or serious contexts.

• Spanish: vaya sorpresa - no me lo puedo creer
• Portuguese (BR): não é que pode! - que surpresa
• Portuguese (PT): não é que pode! - que surpresa
• Chinese (Simplified): 真没想到 - 还真是
• Chinese (Traditional): 真沒想到 - 還真是
• Hindi: अरे वाह - हैरानी की बात है
• Arabic: يا للعجب - لم أكن أتوقع ذلك
• Bengali: আরে বাবা - এ দেখি সত্যি
• Russian: Ну надо же - Не может быть
• Japanese: こりゃ驚いた - まさか
• Vietnamese: Trời ơi - Không thể tin được
• Korean: 세상에 - 이럴 수가
• Turkish: Vay be - Şaşırdım doğrusu
• Urdu: کمال ہے - حیرت ہے
• Indonesian: Waduh - Astaga

Example Sentences

I'll be danged! You finished the puzzle all by yourself.

basic

I'll be danged, it's raining in July!

basic

I'll be danged. This key actually fits the lock.

basic

Well, I'll be danged, I never thought I’d see you here!

natural

I'll be danged if that isn't the strangest thing I've ever seen.

natural

Jack won the lottery again? I'll be danged!

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