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who do you take me for vs what do you take me for

Both phrases are correct, but they may be used in differently. "Who do you take me for?" is used to questioning someone else's perception of oneself, while "What do you take me for?" expresses disbelief or indignation about another person's assumptions.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when questioning someone's perception of oneself.

"who do you take me for"

This phrase is used to question someone's opinion or judgment about oneself, often implying that the person has a mistaken or low opinion of the speaker.

Examples:

  • Who do you take me for, a fool?
  • Who do you take me for, someone who would lie to you?
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Alternatives:

  • What do you think of me?
  • Do you think I am stupid?
  • Do you believe I would do that?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express disbelief or indignation about someone's actions or assumptions.

"what do you take me for"

This phrase is used to express surprise, disbelief, or indignation about someone's actions or assumptions, often implying that the person has underestimated or misjudged the speaker.

Examples:

  • What do you take me for, a liar?
  • What do you take me for, a thief?
  • What sort of person do you think I am? For example, What do you take me for, an idiot? This expression dates from the mid-1800s.
  • Mar 28, 2021 ... Hi all, this post is about the infamous manhwa "Sister Neighbors/ What do you take me for ?" manhwa. Do you guys think MC will end up with ...
  • Apr 21, 2018 ... Who /What do you take me for? Thread starter Abcd123kkk; Start date Apr 21, 2018 · Abcd123kkk. Banned. India,Punjab. Hindi. Apr 21, ...
  • "What Do You Take Me For?" is a song by English singer Pixie Lott from her second studio album, Young Foolish Happy (2011). The song features American ...
  • Dec 9, 2013 ... "What do you take me for?" (meaning "What kind of person do you think I am?") into French? In English the idea is very similar to "Who did you mistake me for?/ ...
  • Listen to What Do You Take Me for on Spotify. Song · Pusha T, Pixie Lott · 2013.
  • What Do You Take Me For? Matthew 25. 14-30. A Sermon preached in Duke University Chapel on November 13 2005 by the Revd Canon Dr Sam Wells.
  • Listen to What Do You Take Me For? on Spotify. Song · Pixie Lott, Pusha T · 2011.
  • Aug 21, 2017 ... Definition of What do you take me for? It basically means: "What/who do you think I am." It means that someone is taking you for granted, ...
  • Jul 22, 2016 ... What do you take me for? Sitting behind a sheet of glass at the British Museum in London, inscribed on a clay tablet in an ancient script ...

Alternatives:

  • Do you think I would do that?
  • Do you believe I am capable of such a thing?
  • Do you think I am dishonest?

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