giving a damn

Verb

give a damn (third-person singular simple present gives a damn, present participle giving a damn, simple past gave a damn, past participle given a damn)

1. (idiomatic, informal, sometimes, vulgar) To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something).
   • He doesn't give a damn about your child's painting, he's just interested in the gold frame.

   Synonyms:

   becare, bother, care, concern oneself, heed, mind, reck, trouble oneself, worry