You wouldn't dare Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈju/ /ˈwʊdənt/ /ˈdɛɹ

YOO WUUD-nt DAIR

UK

jˈuː/ /ˈwʊd(ə)nt/ /dˈeə

YOO WUUD-nt DAIR

释义

This expression is used to challenge someone, meaning you think they don’t have the courage to do something or that they shouldn't try it. It can be playful or serious, depending on the context.

用法与细微差别

Often used in playful challenges between friends or as a serious warning. Tone of voice is important: playful when joking, firm when serious. Can be shortened to just 'Wouldn't dare!' in some contexts. Do not use in very formal situations.

• Spanish: no te atreverías
• Portuguese (BR): você não ousaria
• Portuguese (PT): tu não te atreverias - você não se atreveria
• Chinese (Simplified): 你不敢
• Chinese (Traditional): 你不敢
• Hindi: तुम्हारी इतनी हिम्मत नहीं होगी
• Arabic: لن تجرؤ
• Bengali: তুমি সাহস করবে না
• Russian: ты бы не посмел - ты не осмелишься
• Japanese: あなたにはできないでしょう - 勇気がないでしょう
• Vietnamese: bạn không dám đâu
• Korean: 너 감히 못 하겠지 - 감히 못하겠군
• Turkish: cesaret edemezsin
• Urdu: تم ہمت نہیں کرو گے
• Indonesian: kamu tidak akan berani

例句

You wouldn't dare jump in the pool with your clothes on!

basic

You wouldn't dare eat that hot pepper.

basic

You wouldn't dare wake Mom up this early.

basic

Go ahead, take my fries—you wouldn't dare!

natural

You wouldn't dare tell Dad about this, right?

natural

Seriously...you wouldn't dare mess with her car.

natural