词组 | I do not want to alarm you but |
释义 | (redirected from I do not want to alarm you but)I don't want to alarm you, butA phrase used before sharing bad news (which is stated after "but"). I don't want to alarm you, but the printer called about a few problems with our latest issue. I don't want to alarm you, but the dog has been limping around all day—I think we need to take him to the vet tonight. I don't want to alarm you, butand I don't want to upset you, butan expression used to introduce bad or shocking news or gossip. Bill: I don't want to alarm you, but I see someone prowling around your car. Mary: Oh, goodness! I'll call the police! Bob: I don't want to upset you, but I have some bad news. Tom: Let me have it. |
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