if you don't mind me saying/asking

Related to word: mind

Idiom

Definition

  1. A polite phrase used to introduce a statement or question that might be considered critical, intrusive, or potentially upsetting to the listener.

    (用於禮貌地提出可能令他人不悅、困擾或尷尬的意見或問題)恕我直言/冒昧請問。

    • If you don't mind me saying, I think you should consider changing the design of this project.

      恕我直言,我認為你應該考慮改變這個專案的設計。

    • If you don't mind me asking, when are you planning to finish this report?

      冒昧請問,你打算什麼時候完成這份報告?

    • If you don't mind me saying, the color of this dress doesn't really suit you.

      恕我直言,這件衣服的顏色不太適合你。