"bahala na" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Borrowed from Tagalog bahala na. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|tl|bahala na}} Borrowed from Tagalog bahala na
  1. (Philippines) Expressing the fatalistic attitude that things are out of one's control and whatever will happen will happen. Tags: Philippines Related terms: che sara sara, that's the way the cookie crumbles
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