give a damn

give a damn (about somebody/something)

(slang)

to be interested or involved He sent his son to parochial school because he believes that those schools give a damn.

Usage notes: also used with verbs like could and might to mean someone is not concerned about something: A significant portion of kids in class could give a damn.

not give a damn

(informal)

to not be interested in or worried about something or someone He can think what he likes. I don't give a damn. (often + about ) Most companies don't give a damn about the environment. (often + question word) I've made my decision and I don't give a damn what they think.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Marciano	-	Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
Baltasar (2)	-	Biblical Greek
Ealair	-	Scottish
Baldovin	-	Ancient Germanic
Wall	[wɔ:l]
ThÉOdore	te-o-DOR	French