How selfish, stupid, ungrateful, etc. can you get?

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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?
Visual representation of "how selfish, stupid, ungrateful, etc. can you get?" - Asking someone to reflect on their actions because they are deemed extremely negative.

Often appears as...

  • how greedy can you get?
  • how thoughtless can you get?

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "how selfish, stupid, ungrateful, etc. can you get?"
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Expression of Disbelief

Used to express shock or disbelief at someone's extremely bad behavior.

Illustration for Expression of Disbelief
You missed your best friend's wedding for a concert? How selfish can you get?
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Rhetorical Question

It's a rhetorical question, not expecting a real answer, but to emphasize the point.

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He always takes the largest piece of cake. How greedy can you get?
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Stress and Intonation

Emphasis is often on 'how' and the adjective, reflecting disbelief or criticism.

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She never thanked you for your help? How ungrateful can you get?
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