nicht die Bohne

German

Etymology

Literally, “not the bean”, or more loosely translated as “not even as much as a little seed”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌnɪç(t) di ˈboːnə/
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Phrase

nicht die Bohne

  1. (idiomatic, colloquial) not at all
    Das interessiert mich nicht die Bohne. ― I don't care at all. / I don't give a fig.

Usage notes
  • Generally used with verbs of "caring, being interested" and related senses.
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