have the courtesy to (do something)

have the courtesy to (do something)

To be kind or polite enough to do something. I was late, but luckily Sean had the courtesy to save me a seat.
See also: courtesy, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have the courtesy to do something

know when you should do something in order to be polite: You think he’d at least have the courtesy to call to say he’d be late.
See also: courtesy, have, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • have the courtesy to do something
  • do (one) the courtesy of (doing something)
  • do somebody the courtesy of doing something
  • courtesy of (someone or something)
  • courtesy of somebody/something
  • have the (good) grace to (do something)
  • have the grace to do something
  • you are welcome
  • you're welcome
  • courtesy costs nothing