Dutch

double Dutch (British & Australian)

speech or writing that is nonsense and cannot be understood. He came out with a load of sophisticated grammatical codes and it all sounded like double Dutch.

See also: double

Dutch courage (humorous)

the confidence that you get by drinking alcohol before you do something that you are frightened of doing. He had another drink to give him Dutch courage for what he might find at home.

See also: courage

a Dutch treat

an occasion when two or more people agree to share the cost of something, especially a meal. She and Callahan often met for lunch. It was always a Dutch treat.

See also: treat

go Dutch

to share the cost of something, especially a meal. 'Will you let me take you out tonight?' 'As long as we go Dutch.'