dare\ say

dare\ say
v. phr.
To think probable; suppose; believe. - Used in first person.

Mary is unhappy now but I dare say she will be laughing about this tomorrow.

There is no more ice cream on the table, but I dare say we can find some in the kitchen.


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  • dare say — {v. phr.} To think probable; suppose; believe. Used in first person. * /Mary is unhappy now but I dare say she will be laughing about this tomorrow./ * /There is no more ice cream on the table, but I dare say we can find some in the kitchen./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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