I don't suppose

I don't suppose

Used as an introduction to a request that the speaker knows would please or benefit them but would likely be undesirable or annoying for the listener to carry out. A: "Well, what would you like to do this evening?" B: "I don't suppose you'd like to see that new sci-fi movie with me?" I know today is your day off, but I don't suppose you could find the time to mow the lawn?
See also: suppose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • suppose
  • be in for
  • be in for something
  • in for
  • it is what it is
  • reconcile (oneself) to (something)
  • reconcile oneself to
  • get out of jail free card
  • Let every man skin his own skunk.
  • get (something) over with