Have the gall to do Meaning in English
expression
释义
To do something rude, disrespectful, or bold without caring about what others think; showing shocking confidence or nerve.
用法与细微差别
Usually expresses strong disapproval or shock at someone's bold or rude action. Often found in the negative: 'I can't believe you had the gall to...'. More formal or literary than slang expressions like 'have the guts'.
例句
I can't believe you had the gall to do that in front of everyone.
basic
She had the gall to do it even though she knew it was wrong.
basic
How could he have the gall to do something like that?
basic
You really had the gall to do that after everything that happened?
natural
They had the gall to do it and then acted like nothing was wrong.
natural
If I had the gall to do what she did, I'd be embarrassed for weeks.
natural