English

give a damn

Meaning: to care about something; to have an interest in
Part of Speech: Verb, Phrase, Idiom

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base give a damn
3rd person singular present gives a damn
Present participle giving a damn
Past gave a damn
Will future will give a damn
Going-to future going to give a damn
Imperative negative don't give a damn / do not give a damn

Example

I don't give a damn what they think.
I don't give a damn what they think.

Usage Notes

An informal and somewhat strong expression used (usually in the negative) to say that you do not care about something at all.

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