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after us the deluge

phrase

Etymology

Calque of French après nous le déluge.

  1. calqued from après nous le déluge

Definitions

  1. A nihilistic expression of indifference to whatever happens after one is gone.

    • ‘After us the deluge,’ was retorted with a laugh: / ‘If bread's the staff of life, they must walk without a staff.’ / ‘While I've a loaf they're welcome to my blessing and the chaff.’
    • “How about, ‘After us the deluge,’” said Paul. “Hmm?” Doctor Pond tried to make sense of the quotation, seemingly decided that it was some archaic, pleasant sentiment for those who understood poetry, and smiled.

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