In the sentence, what does in Dutch mean?
The boy was in Dutch with his friends.
Note
in trouble is correct because in Dutch means in trouble or out of favor with someone.
This idiom or phrase is useful because it helps students understand the intended meaning beyond the individual words.
Examples: He was in Dutch with his coach after missing practice. She got in Dutch with her parents for coming home late.
The sentence suggests a problem with friends, so in trouble is the best meaning.
