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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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 Yet, as soon as the streets got a hold of it, listeners, creators, and publications – including this one – were quick to call it one of the best albums of the year, mixtape designation be damned. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for be damned 

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“Be damned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20damned. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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