not give a continental

not give a continental

To be disinterested or indifferent. During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress issued a form of currency known as the "continental" that proved worthless due to rapid depreciation. If you think I care what he says, you're wrong—I don't give a continental! I know you don't give a continental about your room being clean, but can you at least pick the clothes up off the floor once in a while?
See also: continental, give, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • continental
  • not worth a continental
  • I don't/couldn't give a monkey's
  • not give a monkey's
  • dime a dozen, a
  • freeze
  • give (one) the freeze
  • he, she, etc. isn't having any
  • not having any
  • be not having any (of it)