Far be it Meaning in English
expression
Definition
'Far be it' is a formal way to say that you do not want to presume, criticize, or claim something, usually before giving advice or making a critical comment.
Usage & Nuances
'Far be it from me to...' is almost always used before disagreeing, cautioning, or criticizing; it sounds somewhat formal or old-fashioned in modern English. Commonly paired as 'Far be it from me to judge, but...'. Not used casually in everyday speech.
Example Sentences
Far be it from me to tell you what to do, but I think you should be careful.
basic
Far be it from me to criticize, but the project isn’t finished yet.
basic
Far be it from me to judge, but you could try harder.
basic
Far be it from me to interfere, but have you talked to her about this?
natural
Far be it from me to suggest otherwise, but are you sure that’s the best way?
natural
Far be it from me, but I think you might want to double-check those numbers.
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