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, 3/15/2024
3/15/2024
chaperone
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someone (such as a teacher or parent) who goes with children on a trip (
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How do I know when to use "couldn't care less" and when to use "could care less" if I don't care at all about something?
— Koustav , India
Both phrases are used to mean you don't care at all, but you should use "couldn't care less" in formal or academic writing....
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