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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHow-Dare-You
/haʊ dɛr ju/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An expression of shock or indignation directed at someone's audacity or boldness.
"How dare you speak to me like that after everything I've done for you!" - 2
Used to challenge someone's actions or statements as inappropriate or unacceptable.
"How dare you accuse me of lying when you know the truth!"
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'how dare you' originates from Middle English, where 'how' was used to express manner or degree, and 'dare' comes from Old English 'deor', meaning to have courage. Over time, it evolved to express indignation or disbelief at someone's actions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "How-Dare-You" is said worldwide
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Comment oses-tu
Transliteration: komɑ̃ ozə ty
"Comment oses-tu me parler ainsi après tout ce que j'ai fait pour toi !"
Wie kannst du es wagen
Transliteration: viː kanst du ɛs ˈvaːɡn
"Wie kannst du es wagen, so mit mir zu sprechen!"
Come osi
Transliteration: kome oˈzi
"Come osi accusarmi di mentire quando conosci la verità!"
¿Cómo te atreves?
Transliteration: ˈkomo te aˈtɾeβes
"¿Cómo te atreves a hablarme así después de todo lo que he hecho por ti?"
Como você se atreve?
Transliteration: ˈkomu voˈse si aˈtɾevi
"Como você se atreve a me falar assim depois de tudo que fiz por você!"
तुम्हारी हिम्मत कैसे हुई
Transliteration: tumhārī himmat kaise huī
"तुम्हारी हिम्मत कैसे हुई मुझसे ऐसे बात करने की!"
你怎么敢
Transliteration: nǐ zěnme gǎn
"你怎么敢这样跟我说话！"
어떻게 감히
Transliteration: eotteoke gamhi
"어떻게 감히 나에게 그렇게 말할 수 있어!"
よくもそんなことを
Transliteration: yokumo sonna koto o
"よくもそんなことを私に言えたものだ！"
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