How to Pronounce "give a rat's arse"
expression
GIV-uh-rats-ARS
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹæts/ /ˈɑɹs
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /ræts/ /ˈɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-uh-rats-ARS
UK
GIV-a-rats-AHS
Listen in Context
I don't give a rat's arse about what they think.
Sarah didn't give a rat's arse about the rules.
He acts like he doesn't give a rat's arse.
Honestly, I couldn't give a rat's arse if they show up or not.