Damn torpedoes to press on with a task or current course of action regardless of apparent risks or dangers attributed to david farragut of the united states navy during the american civil war, usually paraphrased as "damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" the actual order (if it ever existed) was: "damn the torpedoes! four bells. captain drayton, go ahead! jouett, full speed i don't care that it might bankrupt the company! damn the torpedoes and get it done already - IDIOM OF THE DAY (ENGLISH TO ENGLISH)

Damn Torpedoes To Press On With A Task Or Current Course Of Action Regardless Of Apparent Risks Or Dangers Attributed To David Farragut Of The United States Navy During The American Civil War, Usually Paraphrased As "Damn The Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead!" The Actual Order (If It Ever Existed) Was: "Damn The Torpedoes! Four Bells. Captain Drayton, Go Ahead! Jouett, Full Speed I Don't Care That It Might Bankrupt The Company! Damn The Torpedoes And Get It Done Already

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Back	To press on with a task or current course of action regardless of apparent risks or dangers. Attributed to David Farragut of the United States Navy during the American Civil War, usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" The actual order (if it ever existed) was: "Damn the torpedoes! Four bells. Captain Drayton, go ahead! Jouett, full speed!" I don't care that it might bankrupt the company! Damn the torpedoes and get it done already!

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DAMN THE TORPEDOES

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To press on with a task or current course of action regardless of apparent risks or dangers.

Attributed to David Farragut of the United States Navy during the American Civil War, usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"

The actual order (if it ever existed) was: "Damn the torpedoes! Four bells. Captain Drayton, go ahead! Jouett, full speed!"

I don't care that it might bankrupt the company!

Damn the torpedoes and get it done already!

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