Meaning of 'Not give a monkey's'
What does the saying 'Not give a monkey's' mean?
Idiom: Not give a monkey's
Meaning:
If you couldn't give a monkey's about something, you don't care at all about it.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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