How selfish, stupid, ungrateful, etc. can you get?
interrogative sentence
Asking someone to reflect on their actions because they are deemed extremely negative.
After you stole all the food, how selfish can you get?
Often appears as...
- how greedy can you get?
- how thoughtless can you get?
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
interrogative sentence
Asking someone to reflect on their actions because they are deemed extremely negative.
After you stole all the food, how selfish can you get?
Often appears as...
- how greedy can you get?
- how thoughtless can you get?
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Expression of Disbelief
Used to express shock or disbelief at someone's extremely bad behavior.
You missed your best friend's wedding for a concert? How selfish can you get?
Pro Tip 2/3Rhetorical Question
It's a rhetorical question, not expecting a real answer, but to emphasize the point.
He always takes the largest piece of cake. How greedy can you get?
Pro Tip 3/3Stress and Intonation
Emphasis is often on 'how' and the adjective, reflecting disbelief or criticism.
She never thanked you for your help? How ungrateful can you get?
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