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liquid courage (slang The decrease in timidity or inhibition that comes from imbibing alcoholic beverages. I'm planning on proposing to Mary tonight, but I think I need a little liquid courage first!  thefreedictionary.com Alexander Demidov); Dutch courage (unusual or artificial courage arising from the influence of alcohol. (Viewed by some as insulting to the Dutch.) • It was Dutch courage that made the football fan attack the policeman. • It will take a bit of Dutch courage to make an after-dinner speech. AI Alexander Demidov) |
