I'll be danged if I (do something)

I'll be danged if I (do something)

I am determined not to do something. "Danged" is a milder substitute for "damned." I'll be danged if I let some young upstart like you take control of my company! I'll be danged if I let anyone tell me what to do. They can live their lives any way they want—but leave me alone! No, I read over the instructions three times—I'll be danged if I make the same mistake again!

See also: dang, if

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