not give a damn

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not give a damn (about somebody/something) (slang) also not give a tinker's damn (about somebody/something)

to not be interested in someone or something not give a shit (about somebody/something) The beginning was so boring, I really didn't give a damn what happened in the rest of the movie. We didn't give a tinker's damn about justice.

Usage notes: although always suggesting a negative meaning, sometimes used without not: Who really gives a damn about the details?

See also: damn, give

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not for hire
Not for my money
not for nothing
not for publication
not for the life of me
not for the world
not get hopes up
not give a damn
not give a hoot
not give a rat's ass
not give a shit
not give a tinker's damn
not give anyone the time of day
not give it another thought
not give the time of day

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