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Dutch courage - Wikipedia Dutch courage, also known as pot-valiance or liquid courage, refers to courage gained from intoxication with alcohol [1] Alcohol is occasionally used by criminals as a tool to commit alcohol-related offenses
Whats The Origin Of The Phrase Dutch Courage? | HistoryExtra ‘Dutch courage’ has two possible origins The first derives from the disparaging idea that Johnny Foreigner, whether sailing up the Medway or facing down the locals in the East Indies, needed a few drinks before a fight
Understanding liquid courage Idiom: Meaning, Origins Usage . . . The phrase “liquid courage” is a common idiom used to describe the feeling of bravery or confidence that comes from consuming alcohol However, the origins and historical context of this expression are not well-known
The Truth About Liquid Courage: Being Confident Without Alcohol Where Does the Phrase “Liquid Courage” Come From? Liquid courage’s meaning is linked to “ Dutch Courage,” a phrase with a few possible origins One possibility is that “Dutch courage” was used to describe English soldiers drinking gin, a Dutch spirit, to ease anxiety before battle
What Is Dutch Courage? A Close Look at Gin’s History of Inciting . . . You’ve often heard the term “liquid courage” when discussing the liberation felt after a drink or two — it’s a kind of booze-soaked sensation that has been known to help individuals score dates, meet the in-laws, sing karaoke or even deliver a lively wedding toast
Dutch courage | English Idioms and Phrases Dutch courage refers to the temporary boost of confidence that comes from drinking alcohol The origin of this idiom is unclear, but it may have originated from the Dutch soldiers who drank heavily before going into battle during the Eighty Years' War between the Netherlands and Spain