Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

who do you think you are

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.67 in modern English

Syllables: who -do y-ou -think y-ou are
IPA

39

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

5

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Expression of anger or contempt because the speaker believes the interlocutor is overestimating their own power, authority, or superiority.

Example Sentences

"Who do you think you are, telling me how to live my life?"
"Oh, so you're not gonna give us a refund? Who do you think you are?"
"Who do you think you are? My boss? My dad?"

Questions

What does who do you think you are mean?: Expression of anger or contempt because the speaker believes the interlocutor is overestimating their own power, authority, or superiority.

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