Complete Definition of "Dutch courage"

English

Noun
Dutch courage uncountable

  1. idiom the false courage or bravado induced by alcohol
  2. idiom an alcoholic drink, taken to bolster one's courage

See also

liquid courage

Category:Drinking
Category:English nouns

Revision and Credits for"Dutch courage"
  • 2007-11-22 21:28 - EncycloPetey - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/68.216.187.23|68.216.187.23]] ([[User_talk:68.216.187.23|Talk]]); changed back to last version by [[User:Keene|Keene]]

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