Don't give a damn or give a damn...

[philadelphia]

1) She gives a damn to what they say.

2) She doesn't give a damn to what they say.

I'd mean that she doesn't care to what they say. Which should I pick out?

Thanks in advance.

[Anglika]

#2

She doesn't give a damn about what they say.

[philadelphia]

Quick reply.

It may be better to write:
She doesn't give a damn to what they say.
Or
She doesn't give a damn what they say to.

Thanks in advance again.

[kiki-monkey]

She gives a damn - she cares about something (in your case what they are saying)

She doesnt give a damn - she doesnt care about it.

Btw, I think its not possible to use She doesnt give a damn to what they... because its "give a damn about" (a specific structure)

For example - Kate: Sue, your house blew up!
Sue: I don´t give a damn. (I dont care what happened to the house)

But also some poeple say "Like I give a damn!" (usually its an answer to something.)

Tom: Brad, your house is on fire!
Brad: Like I give a damn! (meaning something along the lines - Why do you think I care about what has happened to my house? or DO I look like I care aboutmy house?)

hope its not too much confusing...

[Anglika]

Originally Posted by philadelphia

Quick reply.

It may be better to write:
She doesn't give a damn to what they say.
Or
She doesn't give a damn what they say to.

Thanks in advance again.

No - you cannot say "give a damn to". The collocation is "give a damn about".

[philadelphia]

I quite see. I used to be confusing, but now that works. Thanks

Edited: Thanks again, Anglika!