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词组 be damned if you do and damned if you don't
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be damned if you do and damned if you don'tbe damned if (you) do and damned if (you) don't
if you say that someone is damned if they do and damned if they don't, you mean they will be criticized whatever they do.
When it comes to removing children from parents suspected of abuse, social workers are damned if they do and damned if they don't.

be damned if you do and damned if you don't

To be in a situation in which every action (or inaction) could potentially cause one trouble. So your boss will be mad if you miss the work event, and your husband will be disappointed if you skip your anniversary dinner. Yep, you're damned if you do and damned if you don't!

be damned if you do and damned if you don't

When people say that you will be damned if you do and damned if you don't, they mean that whatever you choose to do in a situation, you will be criticized. When it comes to interfering in other countries, when you're the world's most powerful nation, you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.
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