Synonyms

in Dutch

Idioms

In trouble or disfavor, as in If I don't finish on time I'll really be in Dutch. This expression may allude to the stern reprimands of a Dutch uncle. [Slang; c. 1850]

Example Sentences

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His biggest fear would be a breach of a levee protecting the Netherlands -- "the impact would be immense", but he is confident in Dutch preparations.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

Western Nexperia officials also contended in Dutch court that Wingtech’s Zhang was mismanaging the company and had conflicts of interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Still only in his second season in Dutch football, signing Gaaei will very much be a project signing for Liverpool but one that could well pay off in the long run.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

“It is not an easy choice,” they wrote in Dutch.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2025

And yet here she sits at the table, in labor, with her husband and mother and sister-in-law, writing to Vincent on a piece of cream-colored paper, in Dutch, with black ink.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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