"liquid courage" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-liquid courage.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} liquid courage (uncountable)
  1. (idiomatic) Alcohol drunk to induce a feeling of courage. Tags: idiomatic, uncountable Categories (topical): Alcoholic beverages Related terms: Dutch courage, pot-valiant Translations (Translations): 酔った勢い (yottaikioi) (alt: よったいきおい) (Japanese)

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