Discuss: Is it double Dutch?
‘Double Dutch’ is a phrase used in English to mean nonsense, or something that is difficult to understand, as in “It’s all double Dutch to me.” The phrase is thought to have originated in the early 19th Century and is probably due to the difficult relationship with the British and the Dutch in the 17th and 18th Centuries and the fact that the British held the Dutch in very low regard.
Written by: Peekay-Writes
Paula is a qualified EFL teacher who has taught in the UK and abroad. She has also taught adult literacy and numeracy in prisons and is now combining a small amount of private teaching with writing.
Search classes and teachers
Choose your locationSelect a state or city you live in
classes by state:
Follow us
Get the latest updates on classes, courses and lessons in UK!