I'm not bothered

not bothered

1. Uninterested, unmotivated, or disinclined. Primarily heard in UK. It's clear that members of government aren't bothered to put protection in place for workers stuck in a cycle of short-term contracts. If you're not bothered to do the work properly, then you can find a job elsewhere.
2. Impartial; having no preference one way or another. Primarily heard in UK. We could have pizza for dinner, but I'm not bothered if you want something else.
See also: bother, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

I’m not ˈbothered

(informal, especially British English) I don’t mind: ‘What shall we have for supper tonight?’ ‘I’m not bothered.’
See also: bother, not
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • not bothered
  • (one) can't be arsed
  • can't be arsed
  • chip
  • chips
  • up on (one's) ear
  • can't be bothered
  • I should have stayed in bed
  • mutton
  • (as) dead as mutton
References in periodicals archive
McCarthy said yesterday: "If it ends in a scrappy 1-0 win, off somebody's backside, I'm not bothered because I'll take the win.
COSTS; rep. ireland v gibraltar, 7.45 WIN AT ALL Lots of goals would be great.. but 1-0 victory will do for McCarthy
"I'm not bothered about the abuse myself, but it's my kids who get affected.
Shame of racist yobs in vandal attack
My preparation has been spot-on and as I've said before I'm not bothered about going to Liverpool.
Ducker set to face unbeaten opponent in Liverpool bout; BOXING
She adds bitterly: "He's a coward who could end up killing himself in prison and I'm not bothered one way or another.
Monster's crimes haunt child victim
"I'm not bothered about you burning down our yard , I'm not bothered about us losing a enormous amount of money, that's all trivial.
Loyal dog tried to enter burning scrapyard to save friend 'Scooby' who was burnt alive; His owner sent a powerful message to the 'little gang of dog murdering rats'
I'm not bothered about (housing developer) Bellway, I'm not bothered about Severn Trent.
Flooding victims: 'We became the animals in a zoo' Ghouls laughed and took videos as residents battled to protect their homes against rising water levels
I'm not bothered either way but I will say with everything going on around the world right now - stabbings, shootings and terrorism - it's a welcome break to have something joyful and nice on TV and the news for a change.
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She then replied 'Actually bata palang ako medyo banlag na po ako naoobvious lang siya now pag puyat ako or may sakit but to be honest I'm not bothered because it doesn't impair my vision.
Bela Padilla admits eye defect
"I am not bothered where we are in the league, I'm not bothered about how many points we've got and I'm not bothered about how many games there are to go.
YOU GENT; Rampaging Nugent at the double for a timely lift
"I'm not bothered about them, I'm not bothered one single bit, I'm just bothered about what we do," said McCormack.
Bravehearts McCormack's only concern
"I'm not bothered about them, I'm not bothered one single bit, I'm just bothered about what we do," McCormack said at the team's training base at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston.
No favours in Kiwis clash from us - coach; RUGBY LEAGUE
Ando laughed: "I'm not bothered at what Tai called his fish.
Ando motivated by fishy business
"I'm sure Barnsley were confident but I'm not bothered about them, I'm just concerned about us and the fact that we didn't reach the standards we expect.
Chin up Sky Blues, says Mogga; Sky Blues have to be brave
But he is "over-tired" after taking the Welsh title and said: "I'm not bothered about Sheffield.
Ronnie hasn't a care in the World
Sameh Strauch I'm Welsh and I'm not bothered one way or another that Tom is no longer on the show.
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