Statements (12)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instanceOf |
idiom
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| gptkbp:etymology |
The term 'Dutch' was historically used in English to imply something negative or contrary
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dutch Uncle
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| gptkbp:introducedIn |
early 19th century
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:meaning |
a person who gives frank, harsh, or severe advice
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| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:English-speaking_world
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
Dutch courage
Dutch treat |
| gptkbp:uses |
often used to describe someone who criticizes or admonishes sternly
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Marilyn_Durham
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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