the deuce

adv

the deuce

adv

1

Synonym of the devil (“adding emphasis”)

"[…] Well, as regards Mr. Carrados I have already arranged, as he suggests, to 'do something.'" "The deuce you have!" said Nickle, staring his curiosity. "How is it to be wangled?"1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London:

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