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(not) care a hoot

slang To (not) be concerned about someone or something. Most commonly used in negative constructions. I don't care a hoot about making money, I just want to do something with my life that makes life better for others. I haven't cared a hoot for the show ever since they killed off my favorite character. Do whatever you want, I don't care a hoot.

(not) care a toss

slang To (not) be concerned about someone or something. Most commonly used in negative constructions. Primarily heard in UK. I don't care a toss about making money, I just want to do something with my life that makes life better for others. I haven't cared a toss for the show ever since they killed off my favorite character. Do whatever you want, I don't care a toss.

(way) past caring

No longer giving any of one's attention, focus, or concern to or about someone or something. A: "Samantha said another awful thing about you today." B: "I'm way past caring, to be honest. She's just looking for attention at this point, and it isn't worth it." I'm past caring what happens to my career at the end of this trial—I just want the whole thing to be over. I'm bad at math, and I had an especially hard time with it this semester, so I'm past caring about my grade in this class—I know I'm doomed.

be beyond caring

To be unable or unwilling to devote more time and attention to a particular person or issue. Give him anything he wants in the divorce settlement—I'm just beyond caring anymore. I'm a senior now, so I'm beyond caring about what the catty girls at school say.

be past caring

To be unable or unwilling to devote more time and attention to a particular person or issue. Give him anything he wants in the divorce settlement—I'm just past caring anymore. Give him anything he wants in the divorce settlement—I'm just past caring anymore.

beyond caring

Unable or unwilling to devote more time and attention to a particular person or issue. Give him anything he wants in the divorce settlement—I'm just beyond caring anymore. I'm a senior now, so I'm beyond caring about what the catty girls at school say.

care a button

To care about something in any way at all. Usually used in negative constructions to mean the opposite. I don't care a button about his status in the community! He's a selfish fool, and someone has to tell him so! Does Elsa care a button for our plans? No, I don't think she does!

care a fuck

rude slang To care or be concerned about someone or something. Usually used in negative constructions to mean the opposite. My mom keeps telling me that this color is too bright for a bedroom, but I don't care a fuck—I love it! Who cares a fuck what they want? You need to do what makes you happy!

care a fuck about (someone or something)

rude slang To care or be concerned about someone or something. Usually used in negative constructions to mean the opposite. My mom keeps telling me that this color is too bright for a bedroom, but I love it, and I don't care a fuck about what she thinks. Who cares a fuck about what they want? You need to do what makes you happy!

care a jackstraw

To care about something in any way at all. Usually used in negative constructions to mean the opposite. I don't care a jackstraw about his status in the community! He's a selfish fool, and someone has to tell him so! Does Elsa care a jackstraw for our plans? No, I don't think she does!

care for (someone or something)

1. To act as a caretaker for someone or something. We need to hire a nurse to care for grandpa when he gets out of the hospital. Judging by the overgrown weeds and broken shutters, no one has been caring for this house.

2. To have a strong feeling of love or affection for someone or something; to cherish someone or something. There is nothing I care for more than my children.

3. To like someone or something. Often used in the negative to mean the opposite. I know you don't care for asparagus, so I made string beans instead.

care to (do something)

1. To be interested in doing a particular action or activity. Often used in the negative to mean the opposite. No thanks, I don't care to jog today—my legs still hurt from yesterday's trip to the gym.

2. Would you like to (do a particular action or activity)? I'm going out for a jog—care to join me?

know little and care less (about someone or something)

To have very little knowledge and absolutely no concern about someone or something. A: "Don't you have any family who would take you in?" A: "I had a half-brother who lived upstate, but the last time I checked, he knew little and cared less about what happens to me."

See also: and, care, know, less, little, someone

know nothing and care less (about someone or something)

See also: and, care, know, less, nothing, someone

sharing is caring

A phrase used to emphasize the value in or importance of sharing something with others. Used especially by or as a lesson to young children. You've got gummy worms? Come on, sharing is caring! Now, now, boys, please don't fight over the toy—take turns. Sharing is caring, remember?

past caring

Fig. [of someone] beyond caring about someone or something that is hopeless. I don't care what you do! I'm past caring!

be beyond/past ˈcaring (about something)

have reached a stage where you no longer care about or are no longer affected by something: She can’t hurt him now because he’s beyond caring about what she says.