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The audacity of some people. vs The audacity some people have

These are both correct, commonplace English phrases. They convey the same meaning but have slightly different structures. The first phrase uses 'of' to show possession, while the second phrase uses 'have' to indicate the possession. The choice between them depends on personal preference and/or the context in which they are used.
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The audacity of some people.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express disbelief or shock at the boldness or impudence of certain individuals.

Examples:

  • I can't believe the audacity of some people.
  • The audacity of some people never ceases to amaze me.
  • The audacity of some people is astonishing ~ Wingman. California tourists arrested in Rome for carving initials at Colosseum. The women, aged 21 and 25, left ...
  • Jan 5, 2015 ... [Rant] The audacity of some people... (sorry for some language) (self.BabyBumps ). submitted just now by jennimr. My mother and I are both ...
  • The audacity of some people is staggering... Super Cool Ski Instructor Meme | IF YOU TREAT PEOPLE IN SERVICE POSITIONS LIKE GARBAGE YOU. 33 likes ...
  • Sep 24, 2010 ... How many times have you been asked something that instinctively makes you cringe, feel assaulted or shocked? The audacity of some people ...

Alternatives:

  • the audacity some people have
  • some people's audacity
  • the boldness of certain individuals
  • the impudence of certain individuals
  • the nerve of some people

The audacity some people have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to express disbelief or shock at the boldness or impudence of certain individuals, but it has a different structure compared to the first phrase.

Examples:

  • I can't believe the audacity some people have.
  • The audacity some people have is astounding.
  • Oct 10, 2014 ... The audacity some people have to tell others they don't have enough faith. Really ? Ugh. You're right about the man born blind -- not due to any ...
  • Embed Tweet. Taylor Granlee @taylor_granlee · 5h 5 hours ago. I don't understand the audacity some people have and never will. 0 replies 1 retweet 4 favorites.
  • The audacity some people have to actually laugh at someone whos over Weight AT THE GYM, disgusts me, laugh at yourself for being so ignorant. 0 replies 7 ...
  • Nov 5, 2006 ... A part of me does bristle at the audacity some people have, that i should know my place, do the comic, shut up and keep my opinions to myself.

Alternatives:

  • the audacity of some people
  • some people's audacity
  • the boldness of certain individuals
  • the impudence of certain individuals
  • the nerve of some people

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