with (all due) respect
with (all due) respect
A phrase used to politely disagree with someone. With all due respect, sir, I think we could look at this situation differently. With respect, I just don't see it that way.
See also: respect
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
with all due respect
Although I think highly of you, as in With all due respect, you haven't really answered my question, or With all due respect, that account doesn't fit the facts. This phrase always precedes a polite disagreement with what a person has said or brings up a controversial point. [c. 1800]
See also: all, due, respect
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
with (all due) reˈspect
(formal) used before disagreeing with somebody in order to seem polite: With all due respect, Mr Jones, I cannot agree with you.See also: respect
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
with all due respect
Although I give you appropriate consideration and deference. This polite little phrase, dating from 1800 or even earlier, always precedes a statement that either disagrees with what has been said or broaches a controversial point. Thus the Church Times (1978) stated, “With all due respect to your correspondents, I do not think they have answered M. J. Feaver’s question.”
See also: all, due, respect
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- with all due respect
- with respect
- pay (one) respect
- pay respect
- elders and betters
- your elders and betters
- (please) don't get up
- with respect to
- with respect to (someone or something)
- with respect to something