Etymology

after us the deluge

Today it means: A nihilistic expression of indifference to whatever happens after one is gone. Full definition →

French après nous le déluge
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  1. French · calque ofaprès nous le déluge
  2. English todayafter us the deluge

Calque of French après nous le déluge.

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