give a rat's arse

verb

To care a minimum amount; to have or show minimal interest

“I just don't give a rat's arse!”

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becarebothercareconcern oneselfheedmindrecktrouble oneself
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Meanings

verbgive a rat's arse (third-person singular simple present gives a rat's arse, present participle giving a rat's arse, simple past gave a rat's arse, past participle given a rat's arse)

present singular third person gives a rat's arse · participle present giving a rat's arse · past gave a rat's arse · participle past given a rat's arse · alternative US give a rat's ass

  1. UKidiomaticvulgarTo care a minimum amount; to have or show minimal interest

    I just don't give a rat's arse!

    2 more examples

    She couldn't give a rat's arse whether he shows up or not.

    I don't give a rat's arse about politics.

    Synonyms: becare, bother, care, concern oneself, heed, mind, reck, trouble oneself

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo care a minimum amount; to have or show minimal interest

Similar
becarebothercareconcern oneselfheedmindrecktrouble oneselfworry
Also see
care a rat's arsecare a rat's ass
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Chicago

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