Etymology

how very dare you

Today it means: Synonym of how dare you. Full definition →

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The story

Catchphrase from British TV comedy series The Catherine Tate Show (first broadcast in 2004). An illogical blend of how dare you with "how very rude" or similar.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.