give a rip

verb

To care.

“I can tell you do not give a rip about me or my opinions.”

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Meanings

verbgive a rip (third-person singular simple present gives a rip, present participle giving a rip, simple past and past participle gave a rip)

present singular third person gives a rip · participle present giving a rip · participle past gave a rip · past gave a rip

  1. idiomaticTo care.

    I can tell you do not give a rip about me or my opinions.

    1 more example

    If anyone gives a rip about the team they will be at practice.

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