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Dutch courage

noun as in alcohol-induced courage

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If that doesn’t call for Dutch courage, I don’t know what does.

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"As a society, we need to normalise socialising without the Dutch courage and prove to people that you really can have a blast without the booze," says Mr Sargood.

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“I know it’s only Dutch courage, but it sometimes works wonders.”

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Those who need Dutch courage to flirt still have plenty of traditional pubs to go to, says Yates.

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No Dutch courage was necessary for these singers, though.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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