I’m damned if…
phrase
Used to express determination not to do something, even though it may cause difficulty or trouble.
I'm damned if I'm going to pay for his mistakes.
Often appears as...
- i'm damned if i'm going to...
- i'm damned if i'll...
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
Used to express the speaker's belief that they will be criticized or suffer no matter what they do.
I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't.
Often appears as...
- i'm damned if i do and i'm damned if i don't
- i'm damned if that's...
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
Used to express determination not to do something, even though it may cause difficulty or trouble.
I'm damned if I'm going to pay for his mistakes.
Often appears as...
- i'm damned if i'm going to...
- i'm damned if i'll...
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
Used to express the speaker's belief that they will be criticized or suffer no matter what they do.
I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't.
Often appears as...
- i'm damned if i do and i'm damned if i don't
- i'm damned if that's...
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Resolute Refusal
Shows strong determination not to do something, often because it feels unfair or wrong.
I'm damned if I'm going to clean up their mess again.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Boundary
Use it to assert personal limits, showing what you will not tolerate or engage in.
I'm damned if I'll let anyone treat me like a doormat.
Pro Tip 3/3Standing Firm
It reflects a stance that you've taken a firm decision, even knowing the possible consequences.
I'm damned if I'm going to apologize when I've done nothing wrong.
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