He does not give a hoot about his messy room.
give a hoot
idiomTo care about; to place value on something.
She works hard to improve the company, but her boss does not seem to give a hoot.
Despite the mounting evidence that the policy was failing, the director did not give a hoot about the public outcry.
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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.
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give a damn
To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something).
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give a fuck
To care; to give a shit.
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give a good account of oneself
To act in a creditable manner.
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give a hang
give a hoot; give a damn (to care about; to place value on something)
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give a light
To care.
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give a monkey's
To care; to have an interest or concern.
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give a rat's arse
To care a minimum amount; to have or show minimal interest