Dutch reckoning
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Meaning · English
a bill or account with exaggerated or false charges
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
một hóa đơn hoặc tài khoản với các khoản phí bị thổi phồng hoặc sai
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Literally: accounting in the Dutch style
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “Dutch reckoning” mean?
a bill or account with exaggerated or false charges Literally: accounting in the Dutch style
Is “Dutch reckoning” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.