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How to use Dutch courage in a sentence

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We all know drink gives us all Dutch courage, and if ever bravery medals should be awarded, then give it to a drunk.
Their nerves at revealing almost all were calmed by more than the odd dash of Dutch courage.
City pubs are often now full of roaring fools, building up enough Dutch courage to stagger into the nearest fleshpot.
The seats had stayed empty until the very last minute because Scotland fans have come to realise that Dutch courage is needed.
It is marred only by the occasional hot-head, fuelled with Dutch courage, who runs the gauntlet to torment the custodian.
Joe made a hasty retreat to the local alehouse in an attempt to gain Dutch courage prior to breaking the news to Linda.
They must need a lot of Dutch courage to fight an eight-foot Santa Claus because it must be a scary battle.
There was also an opportunity of availing of a bit of Dutch courage for the rest of the journey but very few chose this option.
And he knows that if he can now survive a players' Christmas night out without Dutch courage, he can conquer relegation demons without it as well.
I have no excuse but a lusty eye and a belly full of Dutch courage.
He never needed Dutch courage to perform, never needed a crutch.
For those of you who have yet to give the concept a go, the idea is simple and not in the slightest bit scary, especially after a drink or two for Dutch courage.
And let's face it, most of us need some Dutch courage to shake a leg in front of complete strangers at 8.30pm on a school night.
Call it Dutch courage if you like, but we could do with a bit of it here.
Those who were a bit apprehensive of venturing out had plenty of Dutch courage at their disposal at the nearby Anglers Rest bar, which was the headquarters for the day.
The stage was erected at the courthouse where on Sunday evening, enhanced by Dutch courage, one daring fan scaled the 40 ft building to put up a Tyrone flag.
Next step is to ply yourself with copious amounts of Dutch courage.
And, if needed, Dutch courage is readily available.
Hamburg however were left to rue their lack of Dutch courage.
Examples from Classical Literature
Before attacking Vritra, Indra supplied himself with Dutch courage.
We had our dressing gowns on and a few bottles of alcohol on board to give us a bit of Dutch courage.
The hour before I did it was a nightmare and I had to have a couple of stiff drinks for Dutch courage.
But it's not such a great idea when Tina pops into The Albert, pre-ball, for a bit of Dutch courage and gets absolutely wasted.
Dutch Courage and Alumina, tenth and 15th in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last week, have a sharp turnaround.
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