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
Sheila: “Will you come to the Crosby Hotel and watch a film about something you don’t give a damn about?”
From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2021
“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
“X, Bains—what difference does it make? I don’t give a damn about names.”
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
