I (do) declare! In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "I (do) declare!", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2021-08-23 11:08

(well,) imagine that!

I (do) declare! old-fashioned expression informal

Used to express surprise.

A: Congratulations! You have passed the exam. B: Well, I declare!

Peter: Did you know that she gained promotion? Linda: I declare!

I'll go to the foot of our stairs

To express surprise or astonishment

(well) I'll be damned!

An expression of surprise/shock or showing that you refuse to do something

as it happens/happened

Coincidentally, suprisingly; as a matter of fact

be caught on the wrong foot

To be surprised by some sudden occurrence

throw (one) for a loop

To greatly surprise, shock, or confuse someone

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sure as God made little green apples

Meaning absolutely certain or without a doubt

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I am as sure as God made little green apples that Peter's the one for you, you two make a beautiful couple.

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