Dutch Courage Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Dutch courage What does Dutch courage mean?	unusual or artificial courage (often because of alcohol)	The man was full of Dutch courage when he began to criticize his boss.
Dutch courage What does Dutch courage mean?	unusual or artificial courage (often because of alcohol)	The man was full of Dutch courage when he began to criticize his boss.
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a leading question What does "a leading question" mean?	a question to a witness that is designed to suggest or produce the reply that is wanted by the questioner	The judge criticized the lawyer for asking leading questions during the trial.
nose (someone) out or nose out (someone) What does "nose (someone) out or nose out (someone)" mean?	to push someone away, to exclude someone	The older boy nosed the younger boy out of the line. The little girl was nosed out of the singing contest.
off like a shot What does "off like a shot" mean?	to go away quickly	The children were off like a shot when the school bell rang.
salt away money What does "salt away money" mean?	to save money	My friend has salted away much money from her new job.
let (someone) off What does "let (someone) off" mean?	permit someone to leave a car/train/boat/plane or other transportation	The train stopped at a very small town and let the young woman off.

boys in the backroom What does "boys in the backroom" mean?	a group of men making decisions behind the scenes	The boys in the backroom told us that the factory will close next year.
Glass ceiling What does "Glass ceiling" mean?	The glass ceiling is the discrimination that prevents women and minorities from getting promoted to the highest levels of companies and organisations.
red tape What does "red tape" mean?	excessive formalities in official transactions	There was much red tape when we went to the city to get a business license.

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Dutch Courage Idiom