do your worst
do (one's) worst
To do something (typically something negative) to the fullest extent that one can. Often used as a challenging imperative. Do your worst, winter! My new coat can withstand your blizzards! They can do their worst, but I refuse to be intimidated. Do your worst—I'm not afraid of you or anyone else in this tournament!
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do your worst
do as much damage as you can (often used to express defiance in the face of threats).Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
do your ˈworst
be as harmful, unpleasant, violent, etc. as you can: I refuse to pay this bill. Let them do their worst. ♢ The electricity company did their worst and cut off the supply.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
References in classic literature
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do your worst! I thank Heaven that I am not of your class, whose men have flints for hearts and whose women can lie like angels."
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