Meaning of in Dutch | Babel Free

Definitions

1. In trouble or in disfavor.
   Canada, US, dated, idiomatic
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, Dutch.

Examples

“Thirteen youthful nurses at the Worcester City Hospital enriched a local barber to the extent of $13 a few days ago when they had their hair bobbed and now the entire 13 are very much in dutch with the authorities at the hospital.”

““And for that amount of money you're willing to get yourself in Dutch with half the law enforcement of this county?””

“He got in dutch with City Manager George Schrader when he made some ill-chosen remarks.”

“Don Juan: Well, think how you would feel if you were made to take off this mask that you are wearing. Jack Mickler: Oh, well, our masks really get us in dutch, don't they? How long you been wearing yours?”

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