liquid courage

liquid courage

slang The decrease in timidity or inhibition that comes from imbibing alcoholic beverages. I'm planning on proposing to Mary tonight, but I think I need a little liquid courage first!
See also: courage, liquid
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • bottle
  • the bottle
  • happy as a sandboy
  • (as) happy as a sandboy
  • be as happy as a sandboy
  • drinkies
  • booze can
  • have a snoot full
  • dry
  • liquid lunch
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Monet and Audrey returned to the house where they decided to indulge in some "liquid courage." Meanwhile Lee was crawling through the woods to get back home.
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An all star lineup of sponsors includes: fashion show hair and make-up donated by professional local artists and a steady flow of libations provided by Liquid Courage, Bristol Wines & Spirits, John Watling's, Turtle Vodka, and Young's Champagne.
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After the show, we steeled ourselves with some liquid courage before jumping into the underwear party.
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I know being drunk is no excuse, but the liquid courage did help.
Back away from the bunny