dammit

as near as dammit

In every practical or functional sense; almost completely. Primarily heard in UK. These shoes look like the ones she saw in the magazine, as near as dammit, so I think she'll love them. A: "Is the cafeteria ready for today's event?" B: "As near as dammit. There's only a few small things we still need to do." The app is finished, as near as dammit. We just need to iron out a few issues before it's released.
See also: dammit, near

I'm a (something), not a (something else)

Used to emphasize one's status as a certain type of person to the exclusion of some other type. Modeled on the catch phrase of Dr. McCoy in the television series Star Trek, "I'm a doctor, not a (something)." A: "What do you think would be the best way to market our new app?" B: "Hey, don't ask me—I'm a programmer, not a salesperson." A: "Do you think you can repair the car?" B: "Lady, I'm a mechanic, not a miracle worker. This thing is totaled." Your dryer? Look, I'm a plumber, not a magician. If your dryer is acting up, I can't help you with that.
See also: not
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as near as dammit (or damn it)

as close to being accurate as makes no difference. informal
See also: dammit, near
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as ˌnear as ˈdammit

(also as ˌnear as makes no ˈdifference) (British English, spoken) very nearly; so nearly something or so like something that you can consider it the same: The bill for the meal was £100, as near as dammit.Here’s some paint to cover that scratch on the car. It’s not an exact match but it’s as near as makes no difference.
Dammit is a way of writing damn it (an expression showing you are annoyed or impatient)
See also: dammit, near
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