VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Dutch Courage

Meaning:

Alcohol drunk with the intention of working up the nerve to do something

Examples:

  • You need Dutch courage to do it with me?
  • We've finished all my whisky just when you need Dutch courage.
  • I don't need Dutch courage to do my duty.
  • It's like Dutch courage, isn't it?
  • That it was placed on his desk to give the illusion of Dutch courage.
  • I think we need Dutch courage.
  • Good, good. Because I think we both could use a little Dutch courage.