Meaning of give a damn | Babel Free

Definitions

To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something).

idiomatic, informal, sometimes, vulgar

Equivalents

Examples

“He doesn't give⟳ a damn about your child's painting, he's just interested in the gold frame.”

“If she actually gave a damn what the law said, she wouldn't have⟳ stolen the car in the first place⟳, now would she?”

“Frankly, my dear, I don't give⟳ a damn.”

“Long as I have⟳ my clams I don't give⟳ a damn about revolution”

“My stepfather loved me as much as he loved his own⟳ three sons. I knew how much he wanted to help⟳ me and how lacking in financial resources he was. Nothing could erase the image I gained of my real father that day: a carefree, well-to-do man who didn't really give⟳ a damn about the hopes and dreams of his firstborn son.”

“Call⟳ someone who'll listen⟳ and might give⟳ a damn Maybe one of your sordid affairs But don't you come⟳ 'round here handin' me none of your lies Here's a quarter, call⟳ someone who cares”

“Unhappiness where's when I was young / And we didn't give⟳ a damn”

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