Not give a monkey's
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To not care a bit, zero fuss.
Origin
From 20th-century Britain, tied to slang; 'monkey's' for naught, by 1920s in a tale for nix. A 1930s 'Punch' uses it for a shrug.
Usage Examples
- I don't give a monkey's; let it go.
- Not give a monkey's; he's out.
- Monkey's worth; I don't care.