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¡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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