How to Pronounce "i'm damned if i do and damned if i don't"
expression
Definition
You use this expression when any choice you make leads to a bad outcome or criticism, so you can't win no matter what you do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪm/, /əm/ /ˈdæmd/ /ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈdu/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdæmd/ /ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt
British English
aɪm/ /dˈæmd/ /ˈɪf/ /ˈaɪ/ /dʉː/ /ˈænd/ /dˈæmd/ /ˈɪf/ /ˈaɪ/ /dəʊnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYM DAMD if EYE DOO and DAMD if EYE DON'T
UK
EYM DAMD if EYE DOO and DAMD if EYE DONT
Listen in Context
If I tell the truth, I upset my friend; if I lie, I feel guilty. I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't.
With this new rule at work, I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't.
My parents want different things from me; I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't.
No matter which option I pick, someone will be angry. I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't.