Dutch courage
The courage or bravado induced by alcoholThe courage or bravado induced by alcohol.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic, uncountable)The courage or bravado induced by alcohol.
courage resulting from intoxication
(idiomatic, uncountable)An alcoholic drink, taken to bolster one's courage.
Origin
This dates back to a time of intense political rivalry between England and the NetherlandsThis dates back to a time of intense political rivalry between England and the Netherlands, and was originally an ethnic slur.
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Synonyms
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