the dickens

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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

“We fought like the dickens over a lot of issues,” he said, recalling “heated arguments.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2019

“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