Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-damned-if
phrase
/biː dæmd ɪf/
Definition
An expression used to convey strong emphasis or a refusal to be deterred by potential consequences.
Examples
- Be damned if I let anyone tell me what to do!
- She was be-damned-if she was going to apologize for speaking her mind.
- He’ll be damned if he backs down from the challenge.
Meaning
The phrase indicates that one is determined about something, regardless of the outcome.
Synonyms
- damn the consequences
- no matter what
- despite the odds
