have the grace to do something

have the (good) grace to (do something)

Said when someone acts with kindness. I was late, but luckily, Sean had the good grace to save me a seat.
See also: grace, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have the (good) grace to do something

be polite enough to do something: Fortunately, she had the grace to apologize as soon as she realized she had offended them. He didn’t even have the grace to say thank you.
See also: grace, have, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • have the (good) grace to (do something)
  • grace
  • graced with (something)
  • save someone's skin
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • run someone out of town
  • (it's) good to have you (here)
  • do someone or something justice
  • out of one's