From Frankly, My Dear » First Thoughts | A First Things Blog: "Today’s linguistic trivia: According to the “NB” column in the Times Literary Supplement (in the May 24th issue, not available online), the phrase “I don’t give a damn” ought to be “I don’t give a dam.” The dam is an Indian copper coin with the value of one-fortieth of a rupee. This certainly makes more sense."
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