Significato: double Dutch

n. linguaggio incomprensibile, discorso inarticolato; gioco alla corda che consiste nel saltare su due corde che ruotano in senso opposto

Dutch Idioma

Dutch treat

meal/movie etc. where each person pays their own way, contribute equally to something When he goes out with his girlfriend it is always a Dutch treat as he doesn

go Dutch

two people each pay for themselves We always go Dutch when we go on a date.

Dutch Master

Dutch Master is a brand of cigars. When rolling a serious blunt, the tobacco is removed from a cigar and replaced with marijuana:"Slit a nigga back like a Dutchmasta killa" -- Wu-Tang Clan (???)

in Dutch

Idiom(s): in Dutch (with sb)

Theme: TROUBLE

in trouble with someone. (Informal. In can be replaced with into.)
• I'm in Dutch with my parents for my low grades.
• You're in Dutch quite a bit.
• Don't get into Dutch with anyone.

Dutch uncle

Idiom(s): Dutch uncle

Theme: PEOPLE

a man who gives frank and direct advice to someone in the manner of a parent or relative.
• I would not have to lecture you like a Dutch uncle if you were not so extravagant.
• He acts more like a Dutch uncle than a husband. He's forever telling her what to do in public.

Dutch courage

Idiom(s): Dutch courage

Theme: COURAGE

unusual or artificial courage arising from the influence of alcohol.
• It was Dutch courage that made the football fan attack the policeman.
• It will take a bit of Dutch courage to make an after-dinner speech.

Dutch auction

Idiom(s): Dutch auction

Theme: COMMERCE

an auction or sale that starts off with a high asking price that is then reduced until a buyer is found.
• Dutch auctions are rare—most auctioneers start with a lower price than they hope to obtain.
• My real estate agent advised me to ask a reasonable price for my house rather than get involved with a Dutch auction.

Double Dutch

(UK) If something is double Dutch, it is completely incomprehensible.

Dutch wife

A Dutch wife is a long pillow or a hot water bottle.

beat all|Dutch|beat|beat the Dutch

v. phr., informal To be strange or surprising. John found a box full of money buried in his garage. Doesn't that beat all! It beats the Dutch how Tom always makes a basket.

dutch treat|dutch|treat

n., informal A meal in a restaurant or an outing at the movies, concert, or theater where each party pays his or her own way. "I am willing to accept your invitation," Mary said, "but it will have to be Dutch treat."

go Dutch|Dutch|go

v. phr., informal To go out for fun together but have each person pay for himself. High school students often go Dutch to basketball games. Sometimes boys and girls go Dutch on dates. The girl knew her boyfriend had little money, so she offered to go Dutch.
Compare: DUTCH TREAT.

in Dutch|Dutch

adj. phr., slang In trouble. George got in Dutch with his father when he broke a window. John was in Dutch with his mother because he tore his new jacket.

beat the Dutch

beat the Dutch
see under beat all.

Dutch

Dutch
In addition to the idioms beginning with Dutch, also see beat all; double Dutch; in Dutch.
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- Dutch courage
- Dutch treat
- Dutch uncle