Dutch courage
Noun
Meaning
courage resulting from intoxication
Source: WordNetSynonyms
liquid courage
alcohol
bottle
liquor
booze
carouse
tipple
grog
aqua vitae
firewater
ardent spirits
barley-bree
alcoholic beverage
alcoholic drink
bevvy
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Hypernyms
Examples
They have just started going out with two girls from the same road in Tallaght, so the regular journeys begin and some Dutch courage (not Gold) is needed.