with all due respect

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with all due respect

1. (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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