Meaning of with all due respect | Babel Free
Definitions
A phrase used before disagreeing with someone or saying something they may find offensive, usually considered polite.
Equivalents
Español
con el debido respeto
Italiano
con tutto il dovuto rispetto
Polski
z całym szacunkiem
Português
com todo o respeito
Русский
при всём моём уваже́нии
Examples
“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.”
“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.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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