Dutch uncle
Dutch uncle noun - A counselor who admonishes frankly and sternly.
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Guide and Dutch uncle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Guide" instead a noun phrase "Dutch uncle".
Guide
Guide noun - One that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy.
Dutch uncle and guide are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dutch uncle" instead a noun "Guide".
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- mentor and Dutch uncle
- mentor and guide
- director and Dutch uncle
- director and guide
- teacher and Dutch uncle
- teacher and guide
- instructor and Dutch uncle
- instructor and guide
- counsel and Dutch uncle
- counsel and guide
- adviser and Dutch uncle
- adviser and guide
- counsellor and Dutch uncle
- counsellor and guide
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