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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Many are voting their pocketbooks, enticed by Trump’s record of providing tax cuts for the wealthy and deregulation for corporations and promising more of the same in a second term — Trump’s open threats to the democratic model be damned.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
People are actively searching for free software, be damned about the consequences.
—Joseph Cox, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
The reality is a Fire TV stick is considerably more budget-friendly for many disabled people than an Apple TV, desirability be damned.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
But historical context be damned, Night of the Living Dead is a terrifying thriller regardless, one that taps into primal fears better than many modern features.
—EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
People are actively searching for free software, be damned about the consequences.
—Joseph Cox, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
The reality is a Fire TV stick is considerably more budget-friendly for many disabled people than an Apple TV, desirability be damned.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
But historical context be damned, Night of the Living Dead is a terrifying thriller regardless, one that taps into primal fears better than many modern features.
—EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Be damned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20damned. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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