I'll be bound

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Phrase

I'll be bound

I am certain (that something is true)
Where are those teenagers going at this time of night? Up to no good, I'll be bound!

Interjection

I'll be bound

(idiomatic) An expression of surprise.
- 2007 June 7, tightenit, “Installation of TMV Valve”, in Screwfix Community‎:
  Well, I'll be bound!! Another example of following the rules and being undercut on pricing by those who don't follow the regs.
- 2015, Mary Monroe, Mama Ruby:
  "Well, I'll be bound," Ruby said with a dreamy sigh.

Synonyms

(expression of surprise): See Thesaurus:wow

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