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Be a dick about it

🇬🇧 UK //biː ə dɪk əˈbaʊt ɪt// 🇺🇸 US //bi ə dɪk əˈbaʊt ɪt//

Meaning of Be a dick about it

To behave unpleasantly or rudely towards someone.

In simple words: To act in an unfriendly or rude way.

Be a dick about it in a sentence

• I can't believe you would be a dick about it when I was just asking for help.
• Don’t be a dick about it; just admit you were wrong!
• It’s not fair to be a dick about it just because you’re having a bad day.
• If you're going to be a dick about it, then maybe I won't help you anymore.
• She was really frustrated when he decided to be a dick about it instead of being supportive.

How to use Be a dick about it

This phrase is highly informal and can be rude. It's used in casual conversations, often among friends. Avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone being unpleasant, like a 'dick' in a funny cartoon.

Related words

Collocations with Be a dick about it

• don't be a dick
• stop being a dick
• be a dick for no reason
• try not to be a dick
• why are you being a dick

Synonyms for Be a dick about it

• be rude
• be mean
• be unkind
• act unpleasantly
• be a jerk

Common mistakes with Be a dick about it

• Using it in formal settings where it's inappropriate.
• Confusing it with 'being a nice person' which is the opposite.

Frequently asked questions about Be a dick about it

What does Be a dick about it mean?

To act in an unfriendly or rude way.

What is the definition of Be a dick about it?

To behave unpleasantly or rudely towards someone.

How do you use Be a dick about it in a sentence?

I can't believe you would be a dick about it when I was just asking for help.

Can you give another example of Be a dick about it?

Don’t be a dick about it; just admit you were wrong!

What are synonyms for Be a dick about it?

Common alternatives include be rude, be mean, be unkind, act unpleasantly, be a jerk.

What words go with Be a dick about it?

It commonly pairs with don't be a dick, stop being a dick, be a dick for no reason, try not to be a dick, why are you being a dick.

What are common mistakes when using Be a dick about it?

Using it in formal settings where it's inappropriate. Confusing it with 'being a nice person' which is the opposite.

How do you pronounce Be a dick about it?

US: //bi ə dɪk əˈbaʊt ɪt//, UK: //biː ə dɪk əˈbaʊt ɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Be a dick about it formal or informal?

"Be a dick about it" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Be a dick about it?

This phrase is highly informal and can be rude. It's used in casual conversations, often among friends. Avoid in formal contexts.