not give twopence



not give twopence

To not give in the slightest (about something or someone). Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I don't give twopence how you get it done, just make sure the deed to that estate is in my possession within a fortnight! I know that Jeremy has a crush on me, but to be honest I couldn't give twopence for him.
See also: give, not, twopence

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Field[fi:ld]
Tadg-Irish, Scottish
Arabinda-Bengali, Indian, Odia
Brigittebree-GI-tə (German), bree-ZHEET (French)German, French
Celestine['selistin]
SteffenSHTE-fen (Low German)Low German, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch