I'm a Dutchman

English

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Likely dates to the 17th century Anglo-Dutch wars, along with other uncomplimentary terms for the Dutch.

Phrase

I'm a Dutchman

1. (British, humorous) Statement said after describing or hearing something obviously false.

Related terms

• Dutch courage
• double Dutch

Further reading

• “I'm a Dutchman”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present.
• “I'm a Dutchman” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.