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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

"A Damned Sight"

Hi,

What is the meaning of "a damned sight", as in the following sentence?

"I'd still a damned sight rather be her than go back home."

Thank you!
  

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Do you mean, "be here "? "A damned sight" is an old idiom for "much," in this case. I'd much rather be here.

— Avangi

  • Do you mean, "be here "?
  • "A damned sight" is an old idiom for "much," in this case.
  • I'd much rather be here.
  • Wouldn't you rather be home?
  • (reply) Not by a damned sight!
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Do you mean, "be here"?

"A damned sight" is an old idiom for "much," in this case. I'd much rather be here.

Wouldn't you rather be home? (reply) Not by a damned sight!
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