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have the nerve to [do something]
To have the will to do something bold, daring, or impudent. Wow, I can't believe that intern had the nerve to ask for a raise on her first day!See also: have, nervehave the nerve to do something
[British English also have the face to do something] [informal] do something that other people think is rude or not appropriate without feeling embarrassed or ashamed: He had the nerve to ask me for a pay rise after only three weeks in the job. I dont know how shes got the face to criticize my designs. She doesnt know anything at all about architecture.See also: have, nerve, somethingSee also:- have the nerve to [do something]
- have the [brass] neck to [do something]
- have the neck to do something
- have the [brass] face to [do something]
- have the face to
- have a nerve
- have a/some nerve
- have some neck
- have the brass [neck] to [do something]
- necked