Meanings
Probably coined as a non-profane alternative to damned if you do, damned if you don't.
A situation where either choice results in a negative outcome; dilemma.
Example Sentences
1
If I confront my boss about the unfair treatment, I might get fired. But if I stay silent, my morale will continue to suffer. It's a doomed if you do, doomed if you don't situation.
2
If I lend money to my friend, I might never get it back. But if I refuse, our friendship will be strained. I'm faced with a doomed if you do, doomed if you don't dilemma.
3
If I eat this delicious cake, I'll gain weight. But if I resist, I'll feel deprived. It's a classic case of being doomed if you do, doomed if you don't.
4
If I follow my dreams and pursue acting, my family will disapprove. But if I give up on my passion, I might live a life of regret. It's a classic example of being doomed if you do, doomed if you don't.
5
If I speak up against injustice, there will be backlash. But if I just go along with it, I'll feel like a sellout. It's a doomed if you do, doomed if you don't scenario.
A-Z Proximities
done and dusteddone dealdonkey's earsdonkey's yearsdonkey work doomed if you do, doomed if you don't
dope sheetdormitive principledormitive virtuedot the i's and cross the t'sdouble back
