son of a gun
US /sʌn əv ə ɡʌn/
UK /sʌn əv ə ɡʌn/
1.
an exclamation of surprise, admiration, or annoyance
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Well, son of a gun, I never thought I'd see you here!
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He actually won the lottery, son of a gun!
2.
a mischievous or troublesome person, often used affectionately
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That little son of a gun hid my keys again!
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He's a clever son of a gun, always finding a way to get what he wants.