damn the torpedoes

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von damn the torpedoes im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Used to dismiss the risks of a dangerous action

Türkische aussprache

däm dhi tôrpidōz

Aussprache

/ˈdam ᴛʜē tôrˈpēdōz/ /ˈdæm ðiː tɔːrˈpiːdoʊz/

Etymologie

() From "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!".