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you dirty vs you stain

The phrases aren't directly comparable as they have different meanings and usage. 'You dirty' is a phrase used to express disapproval or contempt toward someone, while 'you stain' refers to leaving a mark or spot on something. They're not interchangeable in most contexts.

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Last updated: June 24, 2024 • 690 views

you dirty

The phrase 'you dirty' is correct and commonly used in English to express disapproval or contempt towards someone.

This phrase is typically used in informal or confrontational situations to express strong disapproval or contempt towards someone's actions or behavior.

Examples:

You dirty liar!
You dirty cheat!
You dirty thief!

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Here's my answer, you dirty...
Why do you need a pencil, you dirty swine?
Leave my boy alone, you dirty heathens!
You're lucky it's Christmas or I'd call the cops on you dirty grifters!
Come on then, you dirty dog!
Get off this place, you dirty Yankee!
You better run, you dirty thief!
I will bust you open, you dirty German!
You - You dirty, low-down, cheap, double-crossing snake.
You know, "You dirty rat."
Quit cheating, you dirty crook.
We want you dirty and you compromise before the judge.
One of you dirty Cicero cops took a million dollars of my money but didn't cut the others in.
Get into space, you dirty tardigrades, see?
I say she needs to buy things, you dirty hippie.
You dog, you dirty dog.
IVF clinic on Friday, you dirty puppy.
Phyllis, you complained that Angela is giving you dirty looks and you tried to get off the party-planning committee.
I don't want your dad to see you dirty like this.
Now I want you to beg for my forgiveness, you dirty dog.

Alternatives:

You are despicable.
You are contemptible.
You are disgraceful.
You are dishonorable.
You are deplorable.

you stain

The phrase 'you stain' is correct but less commonly used in English. It refers to leaving a mark or spot on something.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has left a mark or spot on an object or surface, often implying a negative impact or consequence.

Examples:

You stain the reputation of this company.
Your actions stain our friendship.
Your behavior stains your character.

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Stand guard at your request while you stain hands with blood.
I tend your wound. stand guard at your request while you stain hands with blood.
You cannot stain a black coat.
Now I'm just an everyday schnook like you chump stains.
You'll stain the pride and honor of the OSMS club.
They spilled bourbon all over it. I'll show you the stains.
I need you to search stains.
So dark you barely notice stains.
Some stains you never get out.
He would've turned you into a stain on the sidewalk first.
Look, you come in here, you look strung-out and tired, and you got stains on you, and... Dirty blouses.
You'll stain it with tomato!
Do you want stains on your sofa?
I need you to identify this stain.
Your report indicates that you saw a small stain on her dress.
I did not recognise you, so without stain.
Shelley, you have a huge stain on yourweater.
You cannot remove that stain by brushing.
You know how tobacco stains your teeth.
You've got grease stains on your lapel.

Alternatives:

You tarnish.
You blemish.
You mar.
You soil.
You sully.

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