[give|care] a hang
1
to care about a person or thing
The expression "not give a hang" likely originated from the broader usage of "hang" as a term for a minor or insignificant amount, which was commonly used in informal language. In this context, "hang" represents a very small, unimportant quantity. Over time, this expression became an informal way to emphasize the lack of concern or interest in something.
- I haven't cared a hang for the show ever since they killed off my favorite character.
- I don't care a hang about sports, so I didn't watch the big game.
- She didn't give a hang for fancy parties; she preferred quiet evenings at home.
- I never cared a hang for celebrities' personal lives; it's their work that matters to me.