demur at (something)
demur at (something)
To dispute or contest something. I'm sorry, but I demur at the suggestion that I'm not qualified for this job just because I made one mistake!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
demur at something
to dispute something; to challenge something. I fear I must demur at your suggestion that I am aloof and condescending. Alice demurred at the suggestion that she was late.
See also: demur
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- a run on (something)
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
- a rush on (something)
- be in it for
- be pressed for time
- be pushed for time
- be not cut out for something
- be at a disadvantage