Give a rat's arse Meaning in English

expression

US

GIV-uh-rats-ARS

UK

GIV-a-rats-AHS

Definition

To not care at all about something; to be completely indifferent. This British and Australian slang expression is usually used in negative sentences.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, vulgar slang—avoid in formal, polite, or professional settings. 'Give a rat's arse' is mostly used in the negative ('don't give a rat's arse'). Similar to 'don't care at all' but much ruder. Common in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, less so elsewhere.

• Spanish: importarle un bledo - no darle importancia
• Portuguese (BR): ligar para nada - não estar nem aí
• Portuguese (PT): ligar para nada - estar-se nas tintas
• Chinese (Simplified): 一点都不在乎 - 根本不关心
• Chinese (Traditional): 一點都不在乎 - 根本不關心
• Hindi: जरा भी परवाह नहीं करना
• Arabic: لا يهتم إطلاقًا - لا يكترث أبداً
• Bengali: একদমই পরোয়া করা না - গা না করা (অশ্লীল)
• Russian: совсем наплевать - плевать с высокой колокольни (грубо)
• Japanese: 全く気にしない - 全然興味がない（スラング・粗い言い方）
• Vietnamese: không thèm quan tâm - mặc kệ (tục, rất thân mật)
• Korean: 전혀 신경 쓰지 않다 (비속어)
• Turkish: hiç umrunda olmamak - zerre umursamamak (argo, kaba)
• Urdu: بالکل پروا نہ کرنا (گالی والی زبان)
• Indonesian: tidak peduli sama sekali - cuek banget (kasar, gaul)

Example Sentences

I don't give a rat's arse about what they think.

basic

Sarah didn't give a rat's arse about the rules.

basic

He acts like he doesn't give a rat's arse.

basic

Honestly, I couldn't give a rat's arse if they show up or not.

natural

She acts tough, like she doesn't give a rat's arse about anyone's opinion.

natural

By Friday, nobody at the office gave a rat's arse about the project anymore.

natural