give a rat's arse



give a rat's arse

rude slang To care. Typically used in the negative as a dismissive phrase showing one's annoyance or lack of interest. Primarily heard in UK. I don't give a rat's arse about how late your friends are allowed to stay out—you need to be home by 10 PM. I used to care about what those fools say, but I just don't give a rat's arse anymore!
See also: arse, give

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BruceBROOSScottish, English
AleŠ-Czech, Slovak, Slovene
Lynetteli-NETEnglish
Arnborg-Swedish (Rare)
Lysistrata-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
CathÁN-Irish