American Idioms and Expressions

Couldn't Give Two Hoots Idiom

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Couldn't give two hoots
What does Couldn't give two hoots mean?
If you couldn't give two hoots about something, you don't care at all about it.

Some Random Idioms
Feather your own nest
What does "Feather your own nest" mean?
If someone feathers their own nest, they use their position or job for personal gain.
pour money down the drain
What does "pour money down the drain" mean?
to waste moneyThe man is pouring money down the drain by always repairing his old car.
off the track
What does "off the track" mean?
to be not concerned with the topic under discussionMy friend was off the track when he suggested that the problem was caused by the other department.
in the offing
What does "in the offing" mean?
happening at some time in the futureThere is a meeting in the offing to try and make a new schedule for the junior tennis games.
on horseback
What does "on horseback" mean?
on the back of a horse We rode to the river on horseback.

make a clean sweep of (something)
What does "make a clean sweep of (something)" mean?
do something completely or thoroughlyThe new political party made a clean sweep of the large cities during the election.
freak
What does "freak" mean?
lose control; panic
all ears
What does "all ears" mean?
to be eager to listen to someone "I`m all ears, please tell me about the party."

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