Chinese walls
Chinese walls are regulatory information barriers that aim to stop the flow of information that could be misused, especially in financial corporations.
Chinese whispers
When a story is told from person to person, especially if it is gossip or scandal, it inevitably gets distorted and exaggerated. This process is called Chinese whispers.
Double Dutch
If something is double Dutch, it is completely incomprehensible.
Dutch auction
If something is sold by setting a price, then reducing it until someone buys it, it is sold in a Dutch auction. It can also mean that something is changed until it is accepted by everyone.
Dutch courage
Dutch courage is the reckless bravery caused by drinking too much.
Dutch uncle
A Dutch uncle is a person who gives unwelcome advice.
Go Dutch
If you go Dutch in a restaurant, you pay equal shares for the meal.
Greek to me
If you don’t understand something, it’s all Greek to you.
If you’ll pardon my French
This idiom is used as a way of apologising for swearing.
Indian file
If people walk in Indian file, they walk in a line one behind the other.
Indian giver
An Indian giver gives something, then tries to take it back.
Indian summer
If there is a period of warmer weather in late autumn, it is an Indian summer.
Russian roulette
If people take a dangerous and unnecessary risk, they are playing Russian roulette.
Young Turk
A young turk is a young person who is rebellious and difficult to control in a company, team or organisation.
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