far be it from me to

far be it from (one) to (do something)

It is not one's place to do or say some particular thing. The phrase is often used as an introduction before saying or doing that very thing. Far be it from me to tell you how much to work on this report, but do you really think it's thorough enough? I think we need to believe what Shirley's saying—far be it from her to lie. If they want to give me a raise for doing the same amount of work, then hey, far be it from me to deprive them of the opportunity.

far be it from (or for) me to

used to express reluctance, especially to do something which you think may be resented.

词组	far be it from me to
释义	far be it from me to far be it from (one) to (do something) It is not one's place to do or say some particular thing. The phrase is often used as an introduction before saying or doing that very thing. Far be it from me to tell you how much to work on this report, but do you really think it's thorough enough? I think we need to believe what Shirley's saying—far be it from her to lie. If they want to give me a raise for doing the same amount of work, then hey, far be it from me to deprive them of the opportunity. See also: far Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. far be it from (or for) me to used to express reluctance, especially to do something which you think may be resented. See also: far Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: far be it for/from me to... far be it from far be it from (one) to (do something) far be it from me far be it from me to do something, but... far be it from one to tell me about it if it looks like a duck and walks like a duck, it is a duck quack remain at (something or some place)
随便看	in for a penny in for a penny, in for a pound in force in force/strength in for it inform inform about inform against (one) information information, please informed inform of inform on inform (one) about (something) inform (one) of (something) inform on (one) in for the kill infringe infringe on infringe (up)on (something) in front in front of in front of (one's) nose in front of (one's) very eyes in front of (someone or something)