"the deuce you say" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the deuce you say
  1. Euphemistic form of the devil you say. Tags: euphemistic, form-of Form of: the devil you say
    Sense id: en-the_deuce_you_say-en-phrase-vjHyAdiP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms

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