son of a gun
ˌson of a ˈgun [son of a gun sons of guns] BrE NAmE noun (NAmE, informal)
1. a person or thing that you are annoyed with
•My car's at the shop— the son of a gun broke down again.
2. used to express the fact that you are surprised or annoyed
•Well, son of a gun— and I thought the old guy couldn't dance!
3. (old-fashioned)used by a man to address or talk about a male friend that he admires and likes
•Frank, you old son of a gun— I haven't seen you for months.
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