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Dutch uncle

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Dutch uncle
n.
A stern, candid critic or adviser.
Dutch uncle
Noun
Informal a person who criticizes or scolds frankly and severely
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Noun1.Dutch uncle - a counselor who admonishes frankly and sternly
counselor, counsellor - someone who gives advice about problems
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