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Dutch courage

noun as in alcohol-induced courage

Strongest matches

drunkenness
liquid courage

Strong matches

pot-valiance
pot-valiancy
pot-valor

Weak matches

alcohol
bold front
hitting the bottle
intoxication

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Example Sentences

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

“I know it’s only Dutch courage, but it sometimes works wonders.”

From Literature

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

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