liquid courage
Alcohol drunk to induce a feeling of courage.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He drank some liquid courage before asking her to dance.”
“After a glass of wine for liquid courage, he finally walked onto the stage to give his speech.”
“Relying on liquid courage to mask his deep-seated insecurities, he approached the group with a confidence that felt entirely borrowed.”
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courage of one's convictions
Steadfast adherence to one's beliefs or principles, especially in the face of criticism or other opposition.
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digital courage
The sense of being able or emboldened to say something to someone over digital media (text, instant message, etc.) that one would not normally say face to face.
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Dutch courage
The courage or bravado induced by alcohol.
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take one's courage in both hands
To summon up one's courage in readiness for a difficult or dangerous action.
Last updated August 10, 2026