Commonly-Used Idioms, Sayings and phrasal verbs - Saigontre

Dutch courage
- unusual or artificial courage (often because of alcohol)
The man was full of Dutch courage when he began to criticize his boss.
Dutch treat
- a meal/movie etc. where each person pays his or her own way, to contribute equally
to something
When he goes out with his girlfriend it is always a Dutch treat as he does not have
much money.
Dutch uncle
- someone who gives you advice like a parent or relative would
My friend is like a Dutch uncle and he is always giving me advice about how I should
act.
duty bound (to do something)
- to be forced by duty or honor to do something
I was duty bound to talk to my friend about the money that I had lost.
dwell on (something)
- to think or talk about something all the time
I wish that my friend would not dwell on his personal problems.
dyed-in-the-wool
- permanent, stubborn
My father is a dyed-in-the-wool conservative and will never change.
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