damn straight

American

[dam streyt] / ˈdæm ˈstreɪt /

interjection

(used to express emphatic affirmation or agreement).

Overheard you say they’re the best band ever—damn straight!

absolutely right.

She’s damn straight that fame can change a person for the worse.

First recorded in 1960–65

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Jamie Foxx: 'You can't tell me that Quentin Tarantino can't do whatever he likes, ’cos damn straight he can.'

From The Guardian • Jan. 17, 2013

“So damn straight I want that house,” continued Bess, as if she hadn’t heard.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

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