go\ Dutch

go\ Dutch
v. phr. informal
To go out for fun together but have each person pay for himself.

High school students often go Dutch to basketball games.

Sometimes boys and girls go Dutch on dates.

The girl knew her boyfriend had little money, so she offered to go Dutch.

Compare: Dutch treat

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