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Confidence found in a bottle (5,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dutch courage

(Other definitions for dutch courage that I've seen before include "Drunken swagger" , "False bravery from drinking alcohol" , "Bottle of drink?" , "False bravery inspired by alcohol" , "Artificial bravery deriving from drink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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