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31not done — not socially acceptable. Where he comes from, saying no to someone who wants to help is not done. Usage notes: often used after just or simply: In 1932, living with someone you weren t married to was simply not done. Edited & trf from not to done …
32not give a monkey's — (not) give a monkey s British & Australian, informal if you do not give a monkey s about something, you do not care about it at all. She couldn t give a monkey s if everyone s talking about her. I don t give a monkey s how much he earns, I just… …
33not in the same league — (not) in the same league not nearly as good as something or someone else. My four year old computer s just not in the same league as the latest machines with their super fast processors. (often + as) …
34not — [nät] adv. [ME not, unstressed form of noht, nought, naught: see NOUGHT] in no manner; to no degree: a particle of negation, or word expressing the idea of no, often implying refusal, affirmation of the opposite, etc.: sometimes used elliptically …
35not be half bad — (not) be half bad informal if something is not half bad, it is good, often better than you thought it would be. Actually, we had dinner there and it wasn t half bad …
36not be on speaking terms — (not) be on speaking terms to be refusing to talk to someone because you have had an argument and are still angry with them. She s not on speaking terms with her ex husband. (often + with) Jeanette and her mother haven t been on speaking terms… …
37not care tuppence — (not) care/give tuppence British & Australian, old fashioned to not care about something or someone in any way. She doesn t give tuppence for her family. (often + for) You can do what you like. I don t care tuppence …
38not give tuppence — (not) care/give tuppence British & Australian, old fashioned to not care about something or someone in any way. She doesn t give tuppence for her family. (often + for) You can do what you like. I don t care tuppence …
39not give a shit — (not) give a shit taboo to not be interested in or worried about something or someone. You can do what you like. I don t give a shit! My parents don t give a shit about my problems. They re totally selfish. (often + about) …
40not give a tinker's cuss — (not) give a tinker s cuss British & Australian, old fashioned, American, old fashioned to not be interested in or worried about something or someone. I don t give a tinker s cuss what she thinks, I ll do what I want! (often + question word) He s …
