(not) give a tinker's cuss

British & Australian, old-fashioned, American, old-fashioned

to not be interested in or worried about something or someone.

I don't give a tinker's cuss what she thinks, I'll do what I want! (often + question word)

He's never given a tinker's damn for me, or for any of the family.

• tell off someone
• tell on
• tell on someone
• tell someone apart
• tell someone where to get off
• tell something apart
• tell-tale
• tell tales
• tell that to the marines.
• tell time
• tell where to get off
• tell you what
• tempers fray
• tempest in a teapot
• tempt fate
• tempt providence
• ten to the dozen
• test the water
• test the waters
• than all get out
• thank God
• thank goodness
• thank heavens
• thank lucky stars
• Thanks a million!