give a hoot
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But if you keep skating, at some point you’ll meet another woman who skates, and then another, and pretty soon you and your “high vibe tribe” won’t give a hoot what anyone thinks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 21, 2025
Even if a Marvel Cinematic Universe star did give a hoot about their character, they won’t be afforded the time to make it known.
From Salon • Jul. 25, 2025
Folks in Los Angeles County could not give a hoot about the Angels.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2023
“I don’t really give a hoot what it’s called as long as it’s not called cancer,” Eggener said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2022
My mother says frequently that she doesn’t give a hoot about clothes, but this indifference does not extend to holes, frayed edgs, or dirt.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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