Dutch bargain - a bargain made when one is debilitated by drink - first recorded in 1654. Dutch defence - a legal defence in which the defendant seeks clemency by deceitfully betraying others - 1749. Dutch comfort - cold comfort; only good because things could have been worse - 1796. Dutch metal/Dutch gold - a cheap alloy resembling gold - 1825. Dutch courage - brash bravery induced by drink - 1826. Dutch treat - no treat as such; each person pays for their own expenses - 1887.
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