dare one to do something . dare one to do something {v. phr.} To challenge someone to do something. "I dare you to jump off that rock into the sea," Fred said to Jack. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: D Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment