don't give a damn
Example Sentences
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“The people driving this don’t give a damn about the average investor. They’re saying, ‘This is the biggest pot of money that we don’t have our fingers in yet, so let’s go get it.’
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
“With men’s sports, the attitude is ‘This is competitive and we’re trying to win and I don’t give a damn if this team makes $3 million or loses $3 million,’” Berri said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2023
"He's saying to 94% of Americans, I don't give a damn about you," said during his podcast.
From Salon • Mar. 3, 2022
“Even if you don’t give a damn about the moral and ethical side, this is almost an economic imperative.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2021
You have to care about something in order to hold that title, and I honestly don't give a damn one way or the other.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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