give a hoot
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As Dorothy pleads for the Wizard not to fly away without her, we’re distracted by hundreds of waving extras who visibly don’t give a hoot what happens to the girl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
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
People who could give a hoot about sports are discovering the joys of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
From Seattle Times ● May 8, 2023
His scorn for boys who give a hoot about how they look is devastating.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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