dutch treat

Questions

What does dutch treat mean?

An occasion, such as a restaurant visit, in which everyone pays the bill for their own expenses.

Where does dutch treat come from?

From Dutch (“inferior, a poor substitute”) + treat.

How to pronounce dutch treat

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