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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