Dutch uncle

Example Sentences

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Unfortunately, in the incessant pandemonium of perpetual investigations and breaking news concocted of sound bites, feeding on the dumbing of America, the Dutch uncle’s intended audience is not listening.

From Washington Post

"Dicky," said the riding-master, "I'm going to talk to you like a Dutch uncle."

From Project Gutenberg

He is teacher, guide, philosopher, and Dutch uncle.

From Project Gutenberg

I have never heard what he said, but according to accounts he made good his threat to talk to Buno "like a Dutch uncle".

From Project Gutenberg

"I saw him talking like a Dutch uncle when I was waiting for you to come along this noon."

From Project Gutenberg