Word of the Day – “with all due respect”

Good morning class! Ever wanted to criticize someone in English, but didn’t have the courage? Use this golden phrase.

“With all due respect” (phrase) – used to express polite disagreement in a formal situation

Which does NOT “express polite disagreement”?

a. [Ukraine] isn’t a place–WITH ALL DUE RESPECT–like  Iraq or Afghanistan, it is a relatively civilized, relatively European … 

b. WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, I understand what you are saying, but I disagree. 

c. WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, I think you can also consider other options. 

d. WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, be careful when using “with all due respect” because it often sounds rude. 

This lesson was brought to you by a biased Western media reporter covering the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

Content Creator: Elsa Tyre

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