Meaning of double-dog dare | Babel Free

Definitions

Forma verbal. Verb. [B2]

Examples

“It wasn't until he let⟳ off a round at Sergeant Shireman when Sergeant Shireman was trying to answer⟳ a call⟳ of nature in the woods, thereby interrupting the platoon hero at his daily toilette, that we had our fill⟳ of him. "Dirty little shitbird!" Sergeant Shireman raged, stomping down the line in open⟳ view⟳ buttoning his pants, as though double-dog daring the sniper to try⟳ it again.”

“Double-dog daring his enemies to prove⟳ him otherwise, Jesus declared, "Before Abraham was born, I am" (John 8:58).”

“Someone once wrote in to my radio show⟳ and double-dog dared me to address a certain issue⟳ on the porch. Their suggestion isn't important to our discussion, but their complete⟳ mishandling of the double-dog dare is very alarming.”

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