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give a monkey's

(informal, UK, idiomatic, in negative constructions) To care; to have an interest or concern.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(informal, UK, idiomatic, in negative constructions) To care; to have an interest or concern.

He knows what he can do with his calendars. I don't '''give a monkey's'''. I'm leaving. I've got another job.
Origin: Possibly a euphemistic ellipsis of “to give a monkey's toss”, “to give a monkey's shit”, "to give a monkey's fart", or “to give a monkey's arse”; compare give a rat's arse or give a rat's ass. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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