Chunk: [[---
type: chunk
chunk: "how dare you"
parent_keyword: "how"
cefr_level: B2-C1
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Chunk: how-dare-you
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A strong, emotional expression of indignation, anger, or shock. It is used when someone has done something highly offensive, presumptuous, or inappropriate.
💬 Contextual Examples
- How dare you speak to your grandfather in that tone of voice!
- How dare they accuse me of stealing without any proof!
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: How ______ you come into my house uninvited?
Answer:
dare
Practice 2: ______ dare he try to take credit for my hard work!
Answer:
How
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: how]]
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A strong, emotional expression of indignation, anger, or shock. It is used when someone has done something highly offensive, presumptuous, or inappropriate.
💬 Contextual Examples
- How dare you speak to your grandfather in that tone of voice!
- How dare they accuse me of stealing without any proof!
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: How ______ you come into my house uninvited?
Answer:
dare
Practice 2: ______ dare he try to take credit for my hard work!
Answer:
How
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: how