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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 13:48 on 13th August 2010
What does it mean, where did the saying originate, anybody got any idea's?
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cathyml
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quotePosted at 14:10 on 13th August 2010

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/119250.html

There you go Ron, lots of information on various English sayings which include "Dutch".  It's a shame really!

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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 15:12 on 13th August 2010
So, a phrase that is nonsense! Yeah, that about sum's it up nicely.
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quotePosted at 15:16 on 13th August 2010
Oh yes, blame it on the Dutch. Frown
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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 15:43 on 13th August 2010

Hi Ted, that looks a fine pint that you hold there, what is it? Thinks......'probably Dutch dishwater' Lol

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quotePosted at 17:06 on 13th August 2010
I thought Ted's avatar was showing they were going Dutch getting the drinks in  Smile
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cathyml
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quotePosted at 17:08 on 13th August 2010
And building up some Dutch Courage too
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James Prescott
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quotePosted at 18:05 on 13th August 2010
or living in a dutch barn.
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quotePosted at 18:39 on 13th August 2010
I thought double dutch was jumping rope!
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cathyml
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quotePosted at 18:43 on 13th August 2010
That too, Krissy!
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