Element | USE: 'HOW DARE …!' |
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SuperCat | MODALITY |
SubCat | dare |
Lexical Range | N/A |
Level | C1 |
Cando | Can use 'how dare … !' to express disapproval or offense about something |
Corrected Learner Example | How dare people say that we don't practice sport! (Spain; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1999; Catalan; Pass) … how dare you say that this event was a complete failure! (France; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2000; French; Pass) |
Uncorrected Learner Example | |
Comments | See comment at B2 ‘affirmative’ |