The Dutch have taken Holland phrase sarcastic
A way of response to outdated news
A: Did you know that John won a scholarship? B: I knew it two weeks ago. Did you know that the Dutch have taken Holland?
Extremely dated; no longer fashionable or fascinating.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.
I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.