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Meaning of if you don't mind me saying | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Used to introduce one's opinion about something to which offence could be taken

Examples

“He addressed him politely: 'If you don't mind me saying so, you look a bit worried.' Salman answered him frankly: 'Well if I wasn't worried, do you think I'd come here to sell a thermos flask?'”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

if you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging if you fly with the crows, you get shot with the crows if you go far enough left, you get your guns back if you know what I mean if you know, you know if you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas