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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

I'm a Dutchman en · X

Etymology

Likely dates to the 17th century Anglo-Dutch wars, along with other uncomplimentary terms for the Dutch.

Meanings

  1. (UK, humorous) Statement said after describing or hearing something obviously false, or as an impossible alternative to something that is sure to happen.
    • This is going to mean a gold watch and a week's outing at Southend with full pay for both of us or I'm a Dutchman. 1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London:

Relateds

double Dutch · Dutch courage