Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-dutch
phrase
/ɡoʊ dʌtʃ/
Definition
To share the costs of a meal or activity equally among the participants instead of having one person pay for everyone.
Examples
- When we went out for dinner, we decided to go Dutch to keep it simple.
- It’s a common practice to go Dutch on dates if both people want to contribute equally.
Meaning
This phrase implies that each person pays for their own share, promoting fairness and shared responsibility in social situations.
Synonyms
- split the bill
- share costs
- pay your own way
