Definition
An expression of surprise.
A vehement asseveration that one will not permit some specified thing to happen.
In Context
- "I'll be damned if I'm having a thief like him stay in my house."
- "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"
See Also
- damnedest
- not on my watch