could/couldn't care less

phrase

informal
used to indicate that one is not at all concerned about or interested in something
He says he couldn't care less if he gets fired.
I could care less what happens.

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If the Wizards could care less, then good for Bam for caring more. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026 Since the majority of people in the world could care less about hockey, the only thing sending players to the Olympics does is expose them to unnecessary injury, with Kevin Fiala’s being a disaster for the Kings. Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026 For the first time this season, Texas A&M basketball was ranked in the top 25 of a national poll, and the Aggies couldn't care less. Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 2 Feb. 2026 However, Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby couldn't care less about losing and getting the pick. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 24 Dec. 2025 By the time the season 2 finale arrives, Ruby and James are solid again and couldn't care less what James' father, Mortimer, thinks of their relationship. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025 Dakota Johnson couldn't care less what people have to say about her fashion choices. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025 But of course, Arch Bug could care less about Henry’s unseen wife. Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Could/couldn't care less.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/could%2Fcouldn%27t%20care%20less. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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