I don't want to upset you, but
I don't want to upset you, but
A phrase used before sharing bad news (which is stated after "but"). I don't want to upset you, but the printer called about a few problems with our latest issue. I don't want to upset you, but the dog has been limping around all day—I think we need to take him to the vet tonight.
See also: but, upset, want
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- don't cry before you are hurt
- don't go there
- Don’t have a cow!
- don't give up the ship
- Don’t get your bowels in an uproar!
- don't get your bowels in an uproar
- Don't get your bowels in an uproar!
- don't beat a dead horse
- bowel
- don't get me wrong