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Englishin Dutch with someone
Meaning: In trouble.
Example: “He's in Dutch with his sister for forgetting her birthday.”
Origin: In the doghouse is less serious and often light-hearted. To have hell to pay is generally stronger and more serious.
More English idioms
- in the doghouse In someone's bad graces; in trouble.
- in the loop Informed.
- in the nick of time At the last moment, just before something bad happens.
- in the pink In good health or good condition.
- in the red Losing money; not making a profit.
- in the mainstream In the group that represents the majority; out of the mainstream means on the edge of the…
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