| Idiom | Dutch Treat |
|---|---|
| Example | Peter and Tracy went Dutch treat to the movies. |
| Meaning | each person pays for his or her own food and entertainment |
| Origin | This expression came from American slang in the late 1800s. Some word experts think it was first used by people who observed the habits of Dutch immigrants, who were thrifty and saved their money. When people paid for their own food and entertainment, especially on a date, the practice was dubbed "Dutch treat." "Go Dutch" means the same thing. |
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