damn the torpedoes
Used to dismiss the risks of a dangerous actionUsed to dismiss the risks of a dangerous action.
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1 sentencesDamn the torpedoes!
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic, imperative)Used to dismiss the risks of a dangerous action.
Origin
From "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!", a famous order issued by Admiral David FarraFrom "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!", a famous order issued by Admiral David Farragut during the Battle of Mobile Bay, a paraphrase of the actual order, "Damn the torpedoes! Four bells. Captain Drayton, go ahead! Jouett, full speed!".
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Forms
damns the torpedoes, damning the torpedoes, damned the torpedoes, damned the torpedoesirregular
| Base form | damn the torpedoes · to damn the torpedoes |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | damns the torpedoes |
| Present participle | damning the torpedoes |
| Past simple | damned the torpedoes |
| Past participle | damned the torpedoes |
Tenses
damn the torpedoes · damned the torpedoes · will damn the torpedoes · have damned the torpedoesPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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