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dare someone (to do something) to challenge someone to do something. Sally dared Jane to race her to the corner. You wouldn't do that, would you? I dare you. You wouldn't dare (to do something)! an exclamation that shows disbelief about something that the speaker has stated an intention of doing. Bill: I'm going to leave school. Tom: You wouldn't dare leave! Bill: Be quiet or I'll slap you. Jane: You wouldn't dare to slap me! don't you dare (spoken) I will be very angry at you if you do "I'm going to tell Billy what you said about him." "Don't you dare! " how dare you do something (spoken) I am very surprised and shocked by what you are doing How dare you show up at my wedding? Usage notes: usually shows that you think someone's behavior is very wrong: How dare he accuse us of lying! See also: how I dare say (slightly formal) I am quite certain Oh, I dare say Caroline and I will find some way to fill the time while you go off shopping. See also: say How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Honoring the best in Jewish children's literature, the 2006 Sydney Taylor Book Awards were presented to Sholom's Treasure: How Sholom Aleichem Became a Writer (Farrar) by Erica Silverman and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein in the younger readers category; and Confessions of a Closet Catholic (Dutton) by Sarah Darer Littman in the older readers category. 1999, Too much to take on: A report on young darers and bullying, The Princess Royal Trust For Carers, London. Fantasy and invention marked the course of a career during which he revolutionized tapestry design, excelled in portraiture, and along with Darer, Rembrandt, and Whistler, became one of the greatest graphic artists of all time (1). |
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