I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't.

I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't.
I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't.
Fig. There are problems if I do something and problems if I don't do it. •

I can't win. I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't.

No matter whether I go or stay, I am in trouble. I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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