continental

Related to continental: continental breakfast, Continental Airlines

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

not worth a continental

Completely worthless or useless; having little or no value. During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress issued a form of currency known as the "continental" that proved worthless due to rapid depreciation. I was so excited when my grandfather said he'd give me his car, but this old clunker isn't worth a continental. Over the years working here, I've come to realize that the boss's word isn't worth a continental.
See also: continental, not, worth
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • not give a continental
  • not worth a continental
  • not give a monkey's
  • I don't/couldn't give a monkey's
  • dime a dozen, a
  • freeze
  • give (one) the freeze
  • he, she, etc. isn't having any
  • not be having any of it
  • be not having any (of it)
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Hadley Robbins, president and CEO of Columbia Banking System, said, 'We are delighted to announce the completion of our merger with Pacific Continental which strengthens Columbia's position as a leading Pacific Northwest regional bank and gives us a presence in key metropolitan markets.
Columbia Banking System completes Pacific Continental takeover
Pacific Continental, which specializes in serving business customers, and Columbia Bank operate in some of the same markets, including Eugene, Portland and Seattle.
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Pacific Continental expects that the transaction will be immediately accretive to earnings per share excluding non-recurring merger-related expenses.
Foundation Bancorp, Pacific Continental Set Election Deadline in USD 67.1m Merger
Continental's Davidson told us to expect an approximate premium of $175 per cylinder, above the retail price of a non-coated Continental, Titan or PMA cylinders.
Cylinder follow-up: continental's new NiC3: continental scrapped the Nickel+Carbide-coated Titan cylinder line when it bought ECi, but now introduces a Nickel Silicon Carbide option for its own cylinders
The Continental GT V8 S has Beluga lower body styling and new-design 20" wheels, which create a clear statement of intent.
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Holders of 232,720 shares of Capital Pacific common stock, or approximately 9% of the outstanding shares, made valid elections to receive Pacific Continental common stock only.
Capital Pacific Bancorp Shareholders Vote on Merger Consideration
A Reuters' analysis of Continental's US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings since 1996 shows the investment in Double H is one of many contracts Continental has entered with other Hamm-owned energy and logistics firms.
Shareholders sue oil driller Continental CEO
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The new Continental GT Speed is a refined, luxury grand tourer but which, if the driver demands, has a distinctly hard-edged sporting character.
Bentley unveils new Continental GT3 concept racer at Paris
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Continental Airlines, a subsidiary of United Continental Holdings Inc (NYSE:UAL), has entered into a codeshare agreement with LOT Polish Airlines, effective immediately, the two airlines announced on Monday.
Continental Airlines and Polish airline LOT start codesharing