damned if I/you/they do, damned if I/you don't

Acting or not acting are equally harmful, an insoluble dilemma. This expression dates from the first half of the 1900s, and thus is older than the synonymous catch-22. For example, “If I tell Harry I’m going to John’s party and he’s not invited, both he and John will be furious—I’m damned if I do and damned if I don’t.”

词组	damned if I/you/they do, damned if I/you don't
释义	damned if I/you/they do, damned if I/you don't damned if I/you/they do, damned if I/you don't Acting or not acting are equally harmful, an insoluble dilemma. This expression dates from the first half of the 1900s, and thus is older than the synonymous catch-22. For example, “If I tell Harry I’m going to John’s party and he’s not invited, both he and John will be furious—I’m damned if I do and damned if I don’t.” See also: damned, if The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: bojangling more haste, less speed ask for the moon check yourself before you wreck yourself (strictly) from hunger grow a pair quit (someone) (just) doesn't know when to quit an easy touch a soft/an easy touch
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