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after me the deluge

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: after us the deluge

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Calque of French après moi le déluge.