(not) give a fig
(not) give a fig
slang To be concerned about someone or something. Typically used in the negative to convey the opposite. I don't give a fig about making money, I just want to do something with my life that makes life better for others. I haven't given a fig for the show ever since they killed off my favorite character. Do whatever you want, I don't give a fig.
See also: fig, give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
not give (or care) a fig
not have the slightest concern about.Fig was formerly used in a variety of expressions to signify something regarded as valueless or contemptible.
See also: fig, give, not
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (not) care a fig
- fig
- palm off, to
- keep an eye on, to
- give (one) the fig
- catch (someone) with his pants down, to
- bottom of it, at the/get to the
- dawn on (someone), to
- go to one's head, to
- avoid like the plague, to