I’ll be damned! Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Surprise The phrase can show that something is so unexpected it's almost shocking. I’ll be damned! They finished the project early! Pro Tip 2/3Positive or Negative Can be used for good surprises or bad surprises alike. I’ll be damned! They were lying to me all along! Pro Tip 3/3Conversational Tone It's casual and usually used among friends or in informal settings. I’ll be damned! You actually baked this cake yourself?