I'll be shot
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Meaning · English
A mild imprecation.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “I'll be shot” mean?
A mild imprecation.
Is “I'll be shot” formal or informal?
I'll be shot is generally dated, slang.