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Originally Posted by Sosa
i could care less
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the phrase actually is "I couldn't care less".
When one usually states "I could care less", they usually mean "I could not care less". [e.g. "I could care less about linguistics."]
In order for one to "care less" about a subject, they must first care about it somewhat. Saying "I could care less about ... " does indeed imply, nay dictate, that there is some degree of care.
Let us use a different example...
I could have less food.
I couldn't have less food.
Which statement above means "I have at least some food", and which means "I don't have any food"?