Dutch courage

NOUN

alcohol-induced courage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drunkenness liquid courage

STRONG

pot-valiance pot-valiancy pot-valor

WEAK

alcohol bold front hitting the bottle intoxication

Example Sentences

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If that doesn’t call for Dutch courage, I don’t know what does.

From Washington Post

"As a society, we need to normalise socialising without the Dutch courage and prove to people that you really can have a blast without the booze," says Mr Sargood.

From BBC

Those who need Dutch courage to flirt still have plenty of traditional pubs to go to, says Yates.

From The Guardian

No Dutch courage was necessary for these singers, though.

From New York Times

"I don't think I'm very good at it and therefore need some Dutch courage to get me on the floor," one said.

From BBC