Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dont-you-dare
phrase
dônt-yu-dɛr
Definition
A phrase used to warn someone against doing something inappropriate or risky.
Examples
- “Don’t you dare touch that!”
- “If you say that again, don’t you dare think I won’t respond!”
Meaning
This expression emphasizes a strong disapproval or prohibition regarding an action that someone might consider taking, often suggestive of a serious warning.
Synonyms
- “You better not”
- “Do not even think about it”
