give a damn (about someone or something)

give a damn (about someone or something)

To care deeply about or be especially interested in someone or something. I'm here because I give a damn. I want you to succeed. In my school, it was rare to find a teacher who gave a damn about the classes they taught.
See also: damn, give, someone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • not care/give a damn
  • not give a damn
  • not give a tinker's damn
  • not give a tinker's damn about (someone or something)
  • sight better
  • a (damn) sight better
  • a sight better, worse, etc.
  • not give a damn about (someone or something)
  • a (damn) sight worse
  • lifeline