Dutch courage means bravery gained from drinking alcohol. This answer is correct because the expression has a fixed figurative meaning in English. In an SSC idiom question, students should match the whole phrase with its accepted meaning rather than translate each word separately.

• Classroom example: Dutch courage can refer to a situation involving bravery gained from drinking alcohol.
• Story example: A writer may use Dutch courage when describing a situation involving bravery gained from drinking alcohol.
• Exam example: When a sentence contains Dutch courage, choose the meaning “bravery gained from drinking alcohol.”