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she is presumptuous
Definition
exercising privileges to which one is not entitled — such as being too familiar or too bossy
- If the King finds out you're not a lady, you will be taken by the police to the Tower of London, where your head will be cut off as a warning to other presumptuous flower girls.Act 2 (44% in)
- Presumptuous insect!Act 4 (41% in)
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- I presume you don't pretend that I have treated you badly.Act 4 (51% in)
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