Dutch reckoning UK
dʌtʃ ˈrekənɪŋ
Definition

Definition of Dutch reckoning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
accounting trickDatedUKmisleading or deceptive calculationDatedUK
  • The bill seemed like a Dutch reckoning.
2.
overcharge noticeDatedUKbill that is outrageously highDatedUK
  • We were shocked by the Dutch reckoning at the fancy hotel.
3.
unitemized billDatedUKbill that is not itemizedDatedUK
  • The restaurant gave us a Dutch reckoning, so we couldn't see the individual prices.
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Expressions with Dutch

Dutch ovenn.
heavy pot with a tight lid used for slow cooking
She cooked the stew in a Dutch oven for three hours..
Dutch couragen.
false confidence gained from consuming alcohol
He needed some Dutch courage before his speech..
go Dutchv.
pay for one's own expenses in a group
We decided to go Dutch at the restaurant.
Dutch daten.
romantic outing where participants split the cost
They went on a Dutch date to the new restaurant.
Dutch auctionn.
auction selling many identical items at decreasing prices
The company used a Dutch auction to sell its shares.
Dutch hoen.
garden tool with a long handle and flat blade for weeding
She used the Dutch hoe to clear the weeds from her vegetable garden..

Expressions with reckoning

by any reckoningadv.
without doubt or question in any evaluation
By any reckoning, she is the best candidate.
by anyone's reckoningadv.
according to everyone's judgment or estimation
By anyone's reckoning, she is the best player.
day of reckoningn.
time when past mistakes catch up with one
He knew his day of reckoning would come eventually.
dead reckoningn.
making an estimate with little information
His plan was based on dead reckoning, not facts.
final reckoningn.
end or conclusion of an account or score
The final reckoning showed that he owed much more than he had anticipated.
moment of reckoningn.
time when consequences must be faced
The company faced its moment of reckoning after the scandal.
in the reckoningadv.
included as a possible choice or competitor
She is still in the reckoning for the prize.
in someone's reckoningadv.
according to someone's opinion or judgment
In my reckoning, this is the best solution.
by one's reckoningadv.
according to someone's personal judgment or calculation
By his reckoning, the project will finish next week.
by someone's reckoningadv.
according to someone's opinion or calculation
By my reckoning, we have enough food for a week.

Terms related to Dutch reckoning

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reckoncalculationdeceptionfalsificationfraudmanipulationmisleadingmisrepresentationtrickerybillchargecost

Examples of Dutch reckoning in a sentence

  • The contract contained a Dutch reckoning that confused everyone.
  • The restaurant's Dutch reckoning left us all in disbelief.
  • We couldn't believe the Dutch reckoning for such a simple meal.
  • We were surprised by the Dutch reckoning at the end of the meal.
  • The hotel issued a Dutch reckoning for the room service.

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  1. French:compte d'apothicaire, note salée, ...
  2. German:Apothekerrechnung, Wucherrechnung, ...
  3. Italian:calcolo ingannevole, conto salato, ...
  4. Spanish:cálculo engañoso, cuenta salada, ...
  5. Portuguese:cálculo à moda holandesa, conta exorbitante, ...
  6. Chinese:荷兰式算账, 天价账单, ...
  7. Japanese:オランダ勘定, ...
  8. Arabic:حِسَاب مُزَيَّف أَو خَادِع, فاتورة مرتفعة بشكل مبالغ فيه, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִשּׁוּב הוֹלַנְדִּי, הַחֶשְׁבּוֹן הַהוֹלַנְדִּי, ...
  10. Russian:обманный расчёт, голландский счет, ...
  11. Ukrainian:голландський рахунок, ...
  12. Hindi:डच गणना, डच रेकनिंग, ...

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