How to Pronounce "liquid courage"
expression
ˈɫɪkwəd/, /ˈɫɪkwɪd/ /ˈkɝədʒ/, /ˈkɝɪdʒ
LIK-wid KUR-ij
lˈɪkwɪd/ /kˈʌɹɪdʒ
LIK-wid KUH-rij
Definition
When someone drinks alcohol to feel braver or more confident, especially before doing something they are afraid to do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪkwəd/, /ˈɫɪkwɪd/ /ˈkɝədʒ/, /ˈkɝɪdʒ
British English
lˈɪkwɪd/ /kˈʌɹɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIK-wid KUR-ij
UK
LIK-wid KUH-rij
Listen in Context
He needed a little liquid courage before giving his speech.
She drank some liquid courage and talked to her crush.
Some people use liquid courage to dance in public.
A shot of liquid courage and suddenly karaoke doesn’t seem so scary.