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Dutch courage

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Dutch courage
n. Informal
Courage acquired from drinking liquor.
Dutch courage
n
1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) false courage gained from drinking alcohol
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) alcoholic drink
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Noun1.Dutch courage - courage resulting from intoxication
braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness - a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
Translations
Dutch courage n to give o.s. Dutch courage → farsi coraggio con un bicchierino
Dutch courage n to give o.s. Dutch courage → farsi coraggio con un bicchierino


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[1] Dutch courage is courage that results from indulgence in Dutch gin or Hollands; here applied to the gin itself.
Adventure of the Black Fisherman by Irving, Washington View in context
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