the dickens

Example Sentences

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And how the dickens did he get on the debate stage?

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2023

The youngster “impressed the dickens out of me,” Eberhart said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2021

The way the Rams’ game imploded should scare the dickens out of L.A.’s players and coaches.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2020

“He’s a human being. Little mistakes are made, different words are used – and everybody does it. As far as I can see, he’s trying the dickens to do a good job.”

From The Guardian • May 19, 2017

Prior to coming to sabotage school, Dasch was always "hungry like the dickens," and he made sure to carefully divvy up his bread ration and carry it with him.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple