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Definition

In trouble or in disfavor.

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In Context

  • "Thirteen youthful nurses at the Worcester City Hospital enriched a local barber to the extent of $13 a few days ago when they had their hair bobbed and now the entire 13 are very much in dutch with the authorities at the hospital."
  • "“And for that amount of money you're willing to get yourself in Dutch with half the law enforcement of this county?”"
  • "He got in dutch with City Manager George Schrader when he made some ill-chosen remarks."
  • "Don Juan: Well, think how you would feel if you were made to take off this mask that you are wearing. Jack Mickler: Oh, well, our masks really get us in dutch, don't they? How long you been wearing yours?"
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At the last possible moment; at the last minute.

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Synonym of in two shakes.

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