駄だ目めで元もと々もと

expression

nothing to lose; might as well try

Used when attempting something with low expectations, because failure leaves you no worse off than before. Often said before a risky or uncertain action.

See also: ダメもと

• 当あたるかわからないけど、応おう募ぼしてみよう。駄だ目めで元もと々もとだし。

  I don't know if I'll win, but I'll apply. I've got nothing to lose.

• 断ことわられるかもしれないけど、聞きくだけ聞きいてみる。駄だ目めで元もと々もとだから。

  They might say no, but I'll just ask. There's no harm in trying.