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Teleostomi Posted 19 years ago
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be it


You do as you like! But on your own head be it if we have trouble from this scorpion, Wolff! I disclaim all responsibility!
This quotation is from Tintin.

What on earth does "be it" here mean? Is it an idiom or a present subjunctive?
  

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A subjunctive: ' let it be on your head if we have trouble... '

  • A subjunctive: ' let it be on your head if we have trouble...
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A subjunctive: 'let it be on your head if we have trouble...'

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