don't give a damn
Couldn't care less
Don't give a damn means to feel no concern or interest whatsoever: I don't give a damn what they think.
The phrase emphasizes complete indifference, often defiantly.
Damn here functions as a minimal unit of caring—to not give even that small amount is to care nothing at all.
Variations include give a damn (to care) and substitutions like don't give a shit or don't give a fuck for stronger effect.
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- devil may careRecklessly unconcerned attitude
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- indifferenceLack of interest
- apathyAbsence of feeling
not my problem · defiance · who cares · recklessness · nonconformity · audacity · boldness · bite me · carelessness · flippancy · so what · disinterest · disregard · big deal · insensitivity · irreverence · unconcern · water off a duck's back
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Feel genuine concern
take to heart · mind · cherish · treasure · eat one's heart out
don't give a damntake seriously
Treat as significant
look after · watch over · keep an eye on · give thought to · prioritize
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