Learn English – Meaning of ‘I will have you know’

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The sentence is from a novel 'Life of Pi', and here is the part.

Still, answer the question, any regrets now?
I don't think about it.
The very definition of an animal. That is all you are.
And what are you?
A human being, I will have you know.

Is this sentence similar to 'I will let you know'?

Best Answer

A meaning of have is to compel, be obligated to do/make, or force.

I have to go to school.

I have to know this to pass the exam.

So "I will have you know" is meaning "I am obligated to make you know."

That's what it means literally, but this is a well-known saying that has an underlying meaning as "@Joe Dark" describes perfectly in the comments.

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