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wenn schon, denn schon

Expression[ˈvɛn ˌʃoːn ˈdɛn ˌʃoːn]

in for a penny, in for a pound; might as well; used to express that once a course of action has been committed to, one might as well commit fully, despite potential risks or costs, avoiding half-measures

wenn schon, denn schon is a German expression meaning “in for a penny”.

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