Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 07:29:53 -0500

From: Robert Ness ness[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]DICKINSON.EDU

Subject: Re: Okay....new topic.



The British use "I don't give a monkey's (fuck or toss) about that." On

Mon, 27 Oct 1997, Jody wrote:



Class discussion has lead to a question about a specific term used quite

often in the English language (at least, the English language to which I

am accustomed to listening).....the term "rat's ass" (i.e. I don't give a

rat's ass what he says!) What does it really mean? And where does it

originate? Also, are there any other terms that are similar in makeup

and usage?



Thanks

Jody



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