nicht die Bohne
German edit
Etymology edit
Literally, “not the bean”, or more loosely translated as “not even as much as a little seed”.
Pronunciation edit
Phrase edit
- (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 edit
- Generally used with verbs of "caring, being interested" and related senses.