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# with all due respect

phrase (idiom, adverb phrase, «with all due respect», also «with respect»)

«with all due respect» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (polite, euphemism) I disagree with you, or I think you are wrong — said politely before a criticism.
2. (literal) showing the respect that is deserved.

### In the lessons

Used in meetings, debates, interviews and formal letters in all English-speaking countries to soften disagreement; often followed by a strong criticism, so it can sound rude or sarcastic. A sign that a «but» is coming.

### Examples

- (debate) With all due respect, minister, that is not true.
- (office) With all due respect, I think the plan won't work.
- (sport) With all due respect to the other team, we were better.
- (chat) with all due respect, your opinion on pizza is wrong
- (sitcom) "With all due respect…" "Here we go."
- (literal) The soldiers were buried with all due respect.

### Note

Trap: it often comes just before a disagreement or insult, so it can sound sarcastic. «Due» = deserved, proper. In literal use it really means with full respect.