the dickens
Example Sentences
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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
Partch and others have been trying like the dickens to save it.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2020
“He’s a human being. Little mistakes are made, different words are used – and everybody does it. As far as I can see, he’s trying the dickens to do a good job.”
From The Guardian ● May 19, 2017
“I thought, ‘What in the dickens is that?’ ” he said in his video account.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 5, 2016
My arms and back complained like the dickens as I refilled the wash boiler, kept the water hot, rubbed grimy clothes on the washboard, wrung them out, and hung them to dry.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
