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Can you say “How dare you” in 8 accents?

English phrase meaning: How dare you! Hear it in 8 accents: American, Standard British, Devonshire, German, Scottish, Geordie, Brummie and Yorkshire. How dare you! = I am shocked and angry at what you did or said. dare = to be brave enough to do something Grammar tip. How dare you say that! How dare you to say that! After “How dare you”, use the base verb. Be careful: this phrase is very strong. For small problems, say “That's not okay.” Which accent sounded the angriest?

What it means

  • 1 phrase, 8 accents How dare you!
  • What does it mean? How dare you! I am shocked and angry at what you did
  • Use the base verb How dare you say that! How dare you to say that!
  • For small problems, use a softer phrase That's not okay.

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    “How dare you!” means…

  2. Question 2 of 2

    Choose the correct word: “How dare you ____ that!”

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