with all due respect
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- (formal, idiomatic) A phrase used before disagreeing with someone or saying something they may find offensive, usually considered polite.
- With all due respect, Sir, I don't think that's the case.
- It seems that you are, with all due respect, wrong in this particular case — as you see the murder took place at three o'clock.
- 2008, BioWare, Mass Effect (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Citadel:
- Shepard: You have the right to your opinion, Mr. Saracino. But with all due respect, I disagree with it.
Charles Saracino: I understand. I'm glad you support the democratic process, at least.
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phrase used before disagreeing with someone
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