grammar question

[Gość: kpk]

hi Jonathan! I've just started to learn English from 'working on it' issues.
If you could please help me by answering some questions regarding to the texts
placed on this wesite I would be very happy.

So the first one is: what is with the word ' a hoot'? I mean I know what "i
don't give a hoot about.." means, but tell me if I can say I give a hoot
about...? does it mean same as 'I care about...' then?

The second thing: Is it OK to say that my OS got stucked and it LOOKS AS IF TO
BE reinstalled?

thanks a lot
kpk

[jonathan.oakley]

Hi!
The word 'hoot' has different meanings. Here are some of the more
popular definitions:
1:To express or convey someting by hooting: example: 'They hooted
with disgust.'
2:Something that is funny:example: 'That comedy show is a hoot!'
3:To be completly indifferent to something/not care/give a
hoot:example:'I don't give a hoot what you think.'
4:Soemthing of little value:example: 'Her promise is not worth a
hoot.

And you can say: 'My OS froze/got stuck the other day and it looks
as if I will have to get it reinstalled.'

Hope this helps, Jonny

[viking2]

Kpk, the expression "I don't give a hoot" means indifference, something you
don't care about. Obviously an idiom, it's the equivalent of Polish "guzik mnie
to obchodzi".
There are other expressions to the same effect, some of them relatively strong,
or downright rude - for instance, "I don't give a shit about it" - equivalent of
Polish "g...o mnie to obchodzi".
Sorry to be so graphic, but I'm sure you'll be exposed to this one frequently,
I'm afraid...

[Gość: ania]

>>but I'm sure you'll be exposed to this one frequently,

depends on with who you hang around :-)

[viking2]

Gość portalu: ania napisał(a):
> depends on with who you hang around :-)

You're quite right - to an extent. In my experience, strangers (with whom you
don't hang around, by definition - that's why they're strangers) tend to be more
rude than those you know and those you're friendly with. Present company
excluded, of course!!!!!!:):)

[rsneha]

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