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Zuotengdazuo Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
What grammar phenomenon is behind this sentence?
I am reading a book concerning translation test and I come across this sentence.
If such rules interfere with his agenda, then, as far as he is concerned, rules be damned.
I am wondering what grammar phenomenon is behind "rules be damned"? Shouldn't it be "rules will be damned" for this sentence?
Thank you.
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It is an abbreviated form of the imperative: May the rules be damned!
- It is an abbreviated form of the imperative: May the rules be damned!
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It is an abbreviated form of the imperative: May the rules be damned!
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