go dutch

/ɡˌəʊ dˈʌtʃ wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː/

/ɡˌoʊ dˈʌtʃ wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː/

[phrase]

to go dutch

[PHRASE]

(of two or more people) to pay one's own share of the costs

What is the origin of the idiom "go Dutch" and when to use it?

The phrase "go Dutch" is believed to have originated in the 17th century and is associated with the Dutch culture of fairness and equality. It became more prevalent during the 19th century as a way to promote a sense of egalitarianism in social settings. It is used when people want to split the cost of an activity or expense equally among all participants.

Examples

1. Let's go out for dinner and go Dutch.

2. And Lisa Jardine has written very interestingly about this in Going Dutch.

3. And I'm going to do it the Dutch version, so your stranding goes Dutch.

4. Maybe there you want to go Dutch

Nearby words

go down the tube

go down swinging

go down like a lead balloon

go from strength to strength

go great guns

go halves