Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
7th August 2024

I'm not bothered

We use this expression to say that something is not important for us or that we're not worried about it.
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: I'm not bothered
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Do you want beer or wine?
I'm not bothered. I like both of them.
Example 2
Excuse me Ms. Wallis. I've finished all the cleaning and washed all the clothes. Can I leave now?
That's fantastic Ines. I'm really not bothered if you leave a few minutes early today.
Thank you Ms. Wallis. See you tomorrow.

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