Dutch reckoning Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
Short reckonings make long friends.
Debts paid quickly encourage friendship.
day of reckoning|day|reckon|reckoning
n. phr. 1. A time when one will be made to account for misdeeds.
When the criminal was caught and brought to trial his victims said, "finally, the day of reckoning has come." 2. A time when one's will and Judgment are severely tested.
"You always wanted to run the department," the dean said to Professor Smith. "Now here is your chance; this is your day of reckoning."Dutch reckoning
obsolete A bill or added annual of accuse that is not itemized or abundant in any way and that is usually anyhow high. The calumniating use of the chat "Dutch" is a advertence to the angry animosity amid England and the Dutch in the 17th century. At the end of our break in the country hotel, we were a little awestruck at the Dutch reckoning with which we were presented by the concierge.Learn more: Dutch, reckoning
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