Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give-a-damn
Phrase
/ˈɡɪv ə dæm/
Definition
To care about something or someone, to be concerned or affected by a situation or issue.
Examples
- She didn’t give a damn about what others thought of her decisions.
- I could hardly believe he gave a damn about the outcome of the game.
Meaning
The expression ‘give a damn’ indicates a level of concern or interest, often used in a dismissive or emphatic context to show how much someone cares—or doesn’t care—about a particular matter.
Synonyms
- care
- mind
- be concerned
- take an interest
