Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

i'd like to see someone try

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.96 in modern English

Syllables: i'd -like -to see -some-one try
IPA

31

Scrabble Score

21

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Expressing a threat or challenge to someone.

Example Sentences

""Pretty deadly, eh? I mean your stepfather. Makes you toe the mark I suppose." "I'd like to see him try," answered Paul scornfully. "No, sir, he let's ^([sic]) me alone and I let him alone. He knows I haven't any use for him. […]"

Questions

What does i'd like to see someone try mean?: Expressing a threat or challenge to someone.

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