refuse politely
Frequency: 7.09.0 per million words
to say no to a request or offer in a courteous way
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- She had to refuse his invitation politely because she already had plans.
- It's important to know how to refuse a gift politely without causing offense.
- He refused the extra work politely, explaining that his schedule was already full.
- When offered a second helping, she politely refused, saying she was full.
- Could you please refuse their offer politely on my behalf?
- The manager politely refused the client's unreasonable demand.
- Even though she wanted to help, she had to refuse their request politely.
- I will refuse the proposal politely during tomorrow's meeting.
- It took courage to refuse such a lucrative opportunity politely.
- Always refuse unwanted advances politely but firmly.