"Not give a shit"
Definition
To not care at all. Very blunt and informal.
How to use it
Strong language, not for formal situations. In the scene, Red uses it to signal complete authenticity: he has stopped performing for the system and is finally speaking the truth.
Examples
► "He had reached a point where he genuinely didn't give a shit what they decided."
► "She stopped trying to impress people who didn't give a shit about her effort."
From the lesson
Shawshank Redemption | STOP Caring What People Think
This phrase appears in the Shawshank Redemption | STOP Caring What People Think lesson. Open it to watch the scene and download the free worksheet.
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