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So I looked it up, because I have used both. Here is what I found:
Clichés are especially prone to scrambling because they become meaningless through overuse. In this case an expression which originally meant “it would be impossible for me to care less than I do because I do not care at all” is rendered senseless by being transformed into the now-common “I could care less.” Think about it: if you could care less, that means you care some. The original already drips sarcasm, so it’s pointless to argue that the newer version is “ironic.” People who misuse this phrase are just being careless.
Hope that helps.
Clichés are especially prone to scrambling because they become meaningless through overuse. In this case an expression which originally meant “it would be impossible for me to care less than I do because I do not care at all” is rendered senseless by being transformed into the now-common “I could care less.” Think about it: if you could care less, that means you care some. The original already drips sarcasm, so it’s pointless to argue that the newer version is “ironic.” People who misuse this phrase are just being careless.
Hope that helps.
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thanks for that input tipaly.------ This poll is Archived ------
I pick the first one the second does not fit me and I would not talk like that shortcuts
dont care
why should I care
couldn`t care less
dont care
why should I care
couldn`t care less
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First one is the correct one....... I couldn't care less !!
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RDM59: thanks for that input tipaly.
it was my pleasure.
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RDM59: Trivia time .... I must be bored !!!
Which of the following common statements is grammatically correct ?
I couldn't care less
or
I could care less
To me it would be the first one which infers that you have reached the absolute limit of caring, there is no lower you can go whereas the latter phrase suggests there is some caring currently going on and the limit has not yet been reached .....
I've notice that Americans predominately use could so I'm just interested to see what the RoW ( Rest of World ) thoughts are on this, hence the 4 poll choices.
Cheers ....
Which of the following common statements is grammatically correct ?
I couldn't care less
or
I could care less
To me it would be the first one which infers that you have reached the absolute limit of caring, there is no lower you can go whereas the latter phrase suggests there is some caring currently going on and the limit has not yet been reached .....
I've notice that Americans predominately use could so I'm just interested to see what the RoW ( Rest of World ) thoughts are on this, hence the 4 poll choices.
Cheers ....
Definitely "I couldn't care less"
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I've always used the first one but I can see why it could be debatable.
The trend lately is to add NOT to the end of a sentence so in future could we be saying:
"I could care less - not"?
The trend lately is to add NOT to the end of a sentence so in future could we be saying:
"I could care less - not"?
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Analie: I've always used the first one but I can see why it could be debatable.
The trend lately is to add NOT to the end of a sentence so in future could we be saying:
"I could care less - not"?
The trend lately is to add NOT to the end of a sentence so in future could we be saying:
"I could care less - not"?
Wasn't that a trend for a while in the late 80's and through the 90's?
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So, "I couldn't care less!"
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Analie: I've always used the first one but I can see why it could be debatable.
The trend lately is to add NOT to the end of a sentence so in future could we be saying:
"I could care less - not"?
The trend lately is to add NOT to the end of a sentence so in future could we be saying:
"I could care less - not"?
That's sarcasm that is .....
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it has a different ring to it .........
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RDM59: changing that expression to ..... "I couldn't be bummed"
doesn't quite work does it ......
doesn't quite work does it ......
That "U" vowel wouldnt work as well as it does in other expressions of strength of feeling
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tipaly81: True, but it's different and adds a little twist.
But is that not the nature of language? and one of the many reasons I enjoy it
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Fraya: But is that not the nature of language? and one of the many reasons I enjoy it
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a tip of the slounge .....
SKY NEWS SPOONERISM
SKY NEWS SPOONERISM
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I always seem to care to much, so the phrase I could careless is probably more suited to what I would be thinking... if that makes sence
although we normally SAY that I couldn't when in fact allot of us probably could If you get my drift
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I didn't quit catch what he was saying.
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sweetlyscented1: I always seem to care to much, so the phrase I could careless is probably more suited to what I would be thinking... if that makes sence although we normally SAY that I couldn't when in fact allot of us probably could If you get my drift
Huh! You are just too cute
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sweetlyscented1: I always seem to care to much, so the phrase I could careless is probably more suited to what I would be thinking... if that makes sence although we normally SAY that I couldn't when in fact allot of us probably could If you get my drift
Indeed! "Couldn`t" is more often the safer option in many cases as it relieves of responcibility. Excuse heaviness.
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MovinFWD: Huh! You are just too cute
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Fraya: Indeed! "Couldn`t" is more often the safer option in many cases as it relieves of responcibility. Excuse heaviness.
ohh most defiantely excused hun
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sweetlyscented1: I always seem to care to much, so the phrase I could careless is probably more suited to what I would be thinking... if that makes sence although we normally SAY that I couldn't when in fact allot of us probably could If you get my drift
....Now don't you go getting your pretty little knickers in a twist about it ...... that would be careless ..... I do get your point though ....... the expression can be used too frivolously at times ....
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Figures of Speech(Vote Below)
Which of the following common statements is grammatically correct ?
I couldn't care less
or
I could care less
To me it would be the first one which infers that you have reached the absolute limit of caring, there is no lower you can go whereas the latter phrase suggests there is some caring currently going on and the limit has not yet been reached .....
I've notice that Americans predominately use could so I'm just interested to see what the RoW ( Rest of World ) thoughts are on this, hence the 4 poll choices.
Cheers ....