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give a damn

idiom

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


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  1. 01

    damn right

    Expresses enthusiastic support or opposition, agreement or disagreement, certainty or emphasis.

  2. 02

    damn straight

    Without doubt, certainly, for sure.

  3. 03

    damn the torpedoes

    Used to dismiss the risks of a dangerous action.

  4. 04

    damn with faint praise

    To provide praise that is minimal or inconsequential, implying that such praise is the best that could be said.

  5. 05

    don't give up your day job

    Somewhat sarcastic but usually good-natured advice used to criticise a person's degree of talent (especially in music or other performing arts), implying that they are unlikely to be successful.

  6. 06

    give a fuck

    To care; to give a shit.

  7. 07

    give a good account of oneself

    To act in a creditable manner.

  8. 08

    give a hang

    give a hoot; give a damn (to care about; to place value on something)

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