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What is Dutch courage?

What is Dutch courage? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (idiomatic) The courage or bravado induced by alcohol; pot-valiancy.
  2. (idiomatic) An alcoholic drink, taken to bolster one's courage.
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Joe made a hasty retreat to the local alehouse in an attempt to gain Dutch courage prior to breaking the news to Linda.
It is marred only by the occasional hot-head, fuelled with Dutch courage, who runs the gauntlet to torment the custodian.
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.
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.
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.

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