Care to do something

When you care to do something, you want to do something; be willing to do something.

To be interested in something; inclined to do something.

(Opposite) To NOT care to do something means that you do not want to do something; have no need of something; have no wish to do something.

1. Mr. President, would you care to comment on the recent issue on racism?

2. I don’t really care to see James right now.

3. Would you care to join me for a drink tomorrow night?

4. I don’t care for compliments at a time like this!

don’t care, don’t give a damn, could care less, emotionless, flat, have no need of something, have no wish to do something, have no use for, indifferent, unaffiliated, unattached, uncommitted, unconcerned, uninvolved

Common ground

Feb 12, 2017

To have common ground with someone or something it means opinions or interests are shared by each of two or more parties. Something that people agree about even if they disagree about other things. A basis of mutual interest or agreement. 1. Well, it seems that the...

Catch up

Feb 5, 2017

To catch up means to learn the news of someone or something. To bring one's efforts with something up-to-date; to do the work that one should have done. To bring someone up to date; brief someone. 1. Heather, do you have time to catch up over coffee today? 2. After...

Play something by ear

Feb 5, 2017

To play something by ear means to improvise. To decide how to deal with a situation as it develops rather than acting according to plans made earlier. To let things go as they may. 1. A: What are you gonna do this Friday? B: I think I'll play it by ear. 2. A: Where...