be bothered
Idiomto think that sb / sth is important; Not willing to make the effort to do something, usually after can or could.; To be annoyed or put to the trouble of dealing with someone or something.; Used to tell someone not to go to any trouble.
Meaning
Oxford38% of films
to think that sb / sth is important
When he can be bothered.
He couldn't be bothered to tell us they were leaving.
Editorial25% of films
Not willing to make the effort to do something, usually after can or could.
But you can't be bothered to do anything about this one little Mexican girl 'cause you got-- you got bigger plans.
Editorial25% of films
To be annoyed or put to the trouble of dealing with someone or something.
to be bothered by a load of old trees?
Editorial13% of films
Used to tell someone not to go to any trouble.
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Definitions from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 9th edition