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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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City pubs are often now full of roaring fools, building up enough Dutch courage to stagger into the nearest fleshpot.
They must need a lot of Dutch courage to fight an eight-foot Santa Claus because it must be a scary battle.
Joe made a hasty retreat to the local alehouse in an attempt to gain Dutch courage prior to breaking the news to Linda.
The seats had stayed empty until the very last minute because Scotland fans have come to realise that Dutch courage is needed.
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.
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.

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