With all due respect Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈdju/, /ˈdu/ /ɹiˈspɛkt/, /ɹɪˈspɛkt
with AWL doo ri-SPEKT
wˈɪð/ /ˈɔːl/ /djˈuː/ /ɹɪspˈɛkt
with AWL dyoo ri-SPEKT
Definition
A polite phrase used before disagreeing or criticizing someone, to show you are trying to be respectful.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal or semi-formal speech, especially in debates or meetings. Sometimes used ironically, so tone is important. It doesn't actually make criticism less direct, but shows intention to be polite.
Spanish: con todo respetoPortuguese (BR): com todo o respeitoPortuguese (PT): com todo o respeitoChinese (Simplified): 恕我直言 - 恕我冒昧Chinese (Traditional): 恕我直言 - 恕我冒昧Hindi: सभी सम्मान के साथArabic: مع كل الاحترامBengali: সম্মানের সাথে বলছি - যথাযথ সম্মান প্রদর্শন করেRussian: со всем уважениемJapanese: 失礼かもしれませんが - 恐れ入りますがVietnamese: với tất cả sự tôn trọngKorean: 진심으로 존경을 표하며 - 송구스럽지만Turkish: tüm saygımla - tüm saygımla söylüyorumUrdu: ادب کے ساتھ - مع احترامIndonesian: dengan segala hormat
Example Sentences
With all due respect, I think you might be mistaken.
basic
With all due respect, I disagree with your opinion.
basic
With all due respect, this idea will not work.
basic
With all due respect, you should double-check those numbers before the meeting.
natural
With all due respect, that’s not the best way to handle the situation.
natural
Look, with all due respect, I’m not sure you’ve thought this through.
natural