be damned
idiom
—used to say in a forceful way that one does not care about something
I'm going to do it, the consequences be damned.
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Protectionism benefits protected manufacturers and their employees — the rest be damned.
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David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
A little one who wants to play during nap time, convenience to others be damned.
—Priscilla Posada, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Like Frank Sinatra, Chris Grier is going to do things his way, consequences be damned.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The e-bike ecosphere continues to evolve, and one popular feature as of late is doubling up on batteries to increase range, weight (sorta) be damned, as long as the motive power is there to compensate.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
A little one who wants to play during nap time, convenience to others be damned.
—Priscilla Posada, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Like Frank Sinatra, Chris Grier is going to do things his way, consequences be damned.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The e-bike ecosphere continues to evolve, and one popular feature as of late is doubling up on batteries to increase range, weight (sorta) be damned, as long as the motive power is there to compensate.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Be damned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20damned. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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