do the Dutch

slang To commit suicide. The disparaging use of the word "Dutch" is a reference to the fierce rivalry between the English and the Dutch in the 17th century. After her daughter died, we were worried that Mary might be tempted to do the Dutch.

do the Dutch

commit suicide. North American informal

Dutch is short for ‘the Dutch act’: apparently in the 19th century, when the expression originated, the Dutch had a reputation in America for attempting suicide.

词组	do the Dutch
释义	do the Dutch do the Dutch slang To commit suicide. The disparaging use of the word "Dutch" is a reference to the fierce rivalry between the English and the Dutch in the 17th century. After her daughter died, we were worried that Mary might be tempted to do the Dutch. See also: Dutch Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. do the Dutch commit suicide. North American informal Dutch is short for ‘the Dutch act’: apparently in the 19th century, when the expression originated, the Dutch had a reputation in America for attempting suicide. See also: Dutch Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: Dutch act the Dutch act go Dutch Dutch get (one's) Dutch up be in Dutch (with someone) the Dutch cure in Dutch in Dutch (with someone) my old dutch
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