no offence
Frequency: 8.035.0 per million words
Used to say that you do not mean to insult or upset someone.
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Examples (10)
- No offence, but I think you might be wrong about that.
- No offence, but that color really doesn't suit your hair.
- I hope no offence is taken, but your suggestion isn't practical.
- No offence intended, but the presentation was a bit disorganized.
- She told him, "No offence, but I have other plans for tonight."
- He meant no offence, but his words came across as rather harsh.
- Frankly, no offence, but this music is not my cup of tea.
- Please take no offence, but it's your turn to do the dishes.
- No offence meant, but your driving could use some practice.
- We told them the truth, no offence, but it was for their own good.