I'll go to the foot of our stairs

Submitted by Stormwatch on 2025-12-21

Meanings of "I'll go to the foot of ..."

English

Exclamation of astonishment at seeing or being told of something shocking or unbelievable. Similar in usage to "I'll be damned."

"That politician was caught taking bribes."
"Well, I'll go to the foot of our stairs! I thought he was honest."

Common in Northern England, but somewhat dated.

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"I'll go to the foot ..." in lyrics

Jethro Tull - A Passion Play

Mine is the right to be wrong

Well, I'll go to the foot of our stairs