For all I care
Example: For all I care, you can leave the party early.
Definition
"For all I care" is an expression used to indicate indifference or lack of concern about what happens in a particular situation. It implies that the speaker does not mind or care about the outcome or actions of others, often suggesting a dismissive attitude.
Etymology
The phrase "for all I care" originates from English idiomatic usage, combining 'for all' meaning 'despite everything' or 'regarding everything' and 'I care' indicating personal concern. It has been used colloquially for centuries to express indifference, sometimes humorously implying that the speaker's feelings do not affect the situation.
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"For all I care" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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