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Definition of Dutch courage in English: Dutch couragenoun mass nounStrength or confidence gained from drinking alcohol. 酒后之勇 I'll have a couple of drinks to give me Dutch courage 我会喝上几杯来壮壮胆。 Example sentencesExamples - 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.
- They are also non-refundable, so don't be tempted to have a quick one for Dutch courage before you set off; all climbers are stringently breathalysed!
- So for a while I was too scared to write; then, having summoned Dutch courage I thought I would venture one last letter as your Mailbag seems to have been getting pretty thin on the ground of late.
- We all know drink gives us all Dutch courage and if ever bravery medals should be awarded then give it to a drunk.
- Next step is to ply yourself with copious amounts of Dutch courage.
- Fuelled with Dutch courage, and annoyed by the police dismissing their story, the girls dare each other to blackmail the gang, at first for nothing more than new clothes and equipment for Shannon's hospital.
- 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.
- I watched someone drink their way through an evening, up to the stage when he was doing well with a wonderful girl, and then accidentally drink himself past it in the search for Dutch courage he really didn't need.
- 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.
- The seats had stayed empty until the very last minute because Scotland fans have come to realise that Dutch courage is needed.
- I have no excuse but a lusty eye and a belly full of Dutch courage.
- It is marred only by the occasional hot-head, fuelled with Dutch courage, who runs the gauntlet to torment the custodian.
- 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.
- Joe made a hasty retreat to the local alehouse in an attempt to gain Dutch courage prior to breaking the news to Linda.
- Call it Dutch courage if you like, but we could do with a bit of it here.
- They must need a lot of Dutch courage to fight an eight-foot Santa Claus because it must be a scary battle.
- He never needed Dutch courage to perform, never needed a crutch.
- 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.
Synonyms alcohol, alcoholic drink, liquor, intoxicating liquor, drink, strong drink, spirits, intoxicants
Definition of Dutch courage in US English: Dutch couragenounˈdətʃ ˈkərɪdʒˈdəCH ˈkərij Strength or confidence gained from drinking alcohol. 酒后之勇 I'll have a couple of drinks to give me Dutch courage 我会喝上几杯来壮壮胆。 Example sentencesExamples - 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.
- Fuelled with Dutch courage, and annoyed by the police dismissing their story, the girls dare each other to blackmail the gang, at first for nothing more than new clothes and equipment for Shannon's hospital.
- 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.
- They are also non-refundable, so don't be tempted to have a quick one for Dutch courage before you set off; all climbers are stringently breathalysed!
- The seats had stayed empty until the very last minute because Scotland fans have come to realise that Dutch courage is needed.
- 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.
- Joe made a hasty retreat to the local alehouse in an attempt to gain Dutch courage prior to breaking the news to Linda.
- Next step is to ply yourself with copious amounts of Dutch courage.
- 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.
- So for a while I was too scared to write; then, having summoned Dutch courage I thought I would venture one last letter as your Mailbag seems to have been getting pretty thin on the ground of late.
- City pubs are often now full of roaring fools, building up enough Dutch courage to stagger into the nearest fleshpot.
- 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.
- Their nerves at revealing almost all were calmed by more than the odd dash of Dutch courage.
- It is marred only by the occasional hot-head, fuelled with Dutch courage, who runs the gauntlet to torment the custodian.
- Call it Dutch courage if you like, but we could do with a bit of it here.
- 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.
- I watched someone drink their way through an evening, up to the stage when he was doing well with a wonderful girl, and then accidentally drink himself past it in the search for Dutch courage he really didn't need.
- We all know drink gives us all Dutch courage and if ever bravery medals should be awarded then give it to a drunk.
- They must need a lot of Dutch courage to fight an eight-foot Santa Claus because it must be a scary battle.
Synonyms alcohol, alcoholic drink, liquor, intoxicating liquor, drink, strong drink, spirits, intoxicants
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