How dare you!

In the English Grammar Profile, C1 point 187 in MODALITY is defined as:

 ‘how dare’ to express disapproval or offence about something.

For example:

“What? How dare you!” the queen huffs.

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How dare you talk to me like that?

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How dare you presume to speak for a team you are no longer part of.

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B2: accuse, assume, insult, treat
C1: how dare, presume

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