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 way the Rams’ game imploded should scare the dickens out of L.A.’s players and coaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 25, 2020
Partch and others have been trying like the dickens to save it.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2020
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Farmer and former Nebraska senator Norm Wallman: ‘Anything to get the ball rolling . You can plant it early in the spring, and it’s tough as the dickens.’
From The Guardian ● Jun. 12, 2016
“I’m sorry for that, and ought to thank him for not shaking me, I suppose. What the dickens does the fellow expect?” and the old gentleman looked a trifle ashamed of his own testiness.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
