Dutch Courage
What Does "Dutch Courage" Mean?
"Dutch courage" is an English idiom. It means "false bravery induced by alcohol."Examples in Sentences
Here are three examples of the idiom "dutch courage" used in a sentence:- He needed some Dutch courage before he could face the crowd.
- After a few drinks, his Dutch courage made him sing at the karaoke bar.
- It's just Dutch courage; he wouldn't dare to do that sober.
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