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

Like any group of people, there’s ones who you can really depend on and trust and care about you and some who don’t give a damn and want to see your downfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2022

“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

Once you're out the door, they don't give a damn what you do with it.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2021

You think if they're intelligent and all, the other person, and have a good sense of humor, that they don't give a damn whose suitcases are better, but they do.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger