In Dutch

Michael Schartau michael.schartau at swipnet.se
Fri May 31 20:06:28 CEST 2002


>The word Dutch is also used in other American idioms. The example that
comes to mind is when 2 people go to a restaurant >and each pays for their
own meal
>its is called "going Dutch"  I do not know the origin of these phrases, but
I could find out if you are interested.


I think it is called Dutch treat in English English.

Michael




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