deuce it

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Kecmanovic, though, wins four points in a row ... only to be diddled by an incredible lob; deuce it is, then again when Monfils nails a blazing forehand.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2022

Now they gave modern dress to the deuce, it could all be learned from a fashion book; they simply held no meetings.

From The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume II (of 2) by Bj?rnson, Bj?rnstjerne

I don’t know what the deuce it is, but the nearest description to it in a ‘Materia Medica,’ etc., is pemphigus, so pemphigus it is, and he has been ‘tonic-ed’ and massaged.

From South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition by Shackleton, Ernest Henry, Sir

"The deuce it is!" and Randal dropped his pencil, while the girls sprang up in dismay.

From Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories by Alcott, Louisa May

"I don't know what the deuce it all means!" said Volochine, under his breath, as with shoulders raised he hurried to the door.

From Sanine by Pinkerton, Percy