How to Pronounce "dutch courage"
expression
ˈdətʃ/ /ˈkɝədʒ/, /ˈkɝɪdʒ
DUHCH KUR-ij
dˈʌtʃ/ /kˈʌɹɪdʒ
DUHTCH KUH-rij
Definition
Temporary bravery or confidence brought on by drinking alcohol.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdətʃ/ /ˈkɝədʒ/, /ˈkɝɪdʒ
British English
dˈʌtʃ/ /kˈʌɹɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUHCH KUR-ij
UK
DUHTCH KUH-rij
Listen in Context
He needed some Dutch courage before his speech.
She used Dutch courage to ask for a raise.
He only talked to her with a little Dutch courage.
It was just Dutch courage—normally, he'd be too shy to sing karaoke.