Dutch uncle
Example Sentences
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Lin Piao is the Guards' command er, but their Dutch uncle seems to be Premier Chou Enlai.
From Time Magazine Archive
Accordingly, Vorster last week treated Smith to a Dutch uncle talk that one diplomat described as "tough to the point of brutality."
From Time Magazine Archive
Then, in the tone of a Dutch uncle, he reviewed his Administration's foreign policy.
From Time Magazine Archive
Air Force playing the role of a straitlaced, old-fashioned Dutch uncle.
From Time Magazine Archive
We're taking the long way round," he observed "because I'm going to talk to you like a Dutch uncle for saying things like that.
From Jean of the Lazy A by Bower, B. M.
