Element FORM/USE: 'I DARE SAY'
SuperCat MODALITY
SubCat dare
Lexical Range N/A
Level C1
Cando Can use the fixed expression 'I dare say' to say that something is probably true.
Corrected Learner Example I feel that I have a huge responsibility trying to choose only one option, but I dare say that the last option may be the best one. (Argentina; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1999; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)

I must express my concern about some facilities, like the student study centre and the canteen, which I dare say needs improvement. (Italy; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; Italian; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments See comment at B2 ‘affirmative’

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