Damn the Torpedoes

1. Phrase meaning to continue with the planned course of action despite known risks. Phrase quotes David Farragut, an officer in the Union navy in the Civil War. After receiving a warning about torpedoes (water mines) in the water ahead, he uttered the famous phrase.

2. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' third release.

1. Friend:"Don't go there, she's a real black widow. She wussified her last boyfriend.
Reckless young man:"Damn the Torpedoes, I'd hit that."

Damn the Torpedoes by scobe May 18, 2007

Damn the Torpedoes

A stupid saying used by has-been chess players in an attempt to be cool.

Those who use this saying often have older sisters that are gang-banged by their friends.

Corbin: Damn the torpedoes!
Me: Give it up! You suck at chess and you always will!

Damn the Torpedoes by Conor February 16, 2005

Damn the Torpedoes

A saying that isn't real and is really gay and stupid. Commonly used by has-been chess players who want to sound cool.

Corbin: Damn the torpedoes
Me: Give it up! You suck at chess and you always will!

Damn the Torpedoes by Conor May 13, 2005