the deuce you say

A form of the devil you say — An expression of surprise at something stated by another. In modern usage usually sarcastic, implying that the statement was obvious.

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Meanings

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  1. euphemisticEuphemistic form of the devil you say.

    “The deuce you say!” repeated Sir John in undisguised astonishment.

    1910 December 29, E. B. Mitchell, “The Border: A Complete Novelette”, in Adventure, volume I, number 2, page 353
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