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Rule "could (couldn't) give a damn"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: could (couldn't) give a damn
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>couldn't give a damn</suggestion>?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Frankly, my dear, I could give a damn.
    Correction suggestion: couldn't give a damn
ID: COULD_GIVE_A_DAMN [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)