what, me worry

phrase

As an interrogatory, indicative of a nonchalant attitude towards potential criticism, not caring about what other people think, confident and self-possessed.

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Meanings

phrasewhat, me worry?
  1. USidiomaticAs an interrogatory, indicative of a nonchalant attitude towards potential criticism, not caring about what other people think, confident and self-possessed.

    Synonyms: could care less, couldn't care less, not give a tinker's damn, not give a tinker's cuss, fiddling while Rome burns

Synonyms & antonyms

phraseAs an interrogatory, indicative of a nonchalant attitude towards potential criticism, not caring about what other people think, confident and self-possessed.

Similar
could care lesscouldn't care lessnot give a tinker's damnnot give a tinker's cussfiddling while Rome burns
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