English Explanatory Dictionary

I'm a Dutchman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Statement said after describing or hearing something obviously false, or as an impossible alternative to something that is sure to happen.

Word forms

I'm a Dutchman

Etymology

Likely dates to the 17th century Anglo-Dutch wars, along with other uncomplimentary terms for the Dutch.

Related words

Dutch courage double Dutch
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