¡Qué cara más dura!
Meaning: You've got incredible nerve and cheek — the audacity is almost impressive.
Language: Spanish
Literally: What a hard face!
Category: Insult
Origin: Tener cara dura (to have a hard face) = to be shameless; a favourite Spanish exclamation.
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