make so bold (as to do something)
make so bold (as to do something)
To do something that is (or could be perceived as) surprising, daring, or perhaps inappropriate. The phrase is often used before a question to soften it. May I make so bold as to ask for a second helping? I'd like to propose a different plan, if I may make so bold.
See also: bold, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be/make so ˈbold (as to do something)
(formal) used especially when politely asking a question or making a suggestion which you hope will not offend anyone: May I make so bold, sir, as to suggest that you try the grilled fish?See also: bold, make
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be so bold
- be/make so bold
- make bold
- be so bold as to (do something)
- be so bold as to do
- have the (brass) neck to (do something)
- have the neck to do something
- have the nerve to (do something)
- have the nerve to do something
- better left unsaid