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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?
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Liber | | LIE-bər (English) | Roman Mythology |
Audhild | | - | Norwegian |
Amatus | | - | Late Roman |
Dacre | | - | English (Rare) |
Ignas | | - | Lithuanian |
Dan (1) | | DAN (English) | Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew |