How to Pronounce "far be it from me to do"
expression
FAR bee it frum MEE tuh doo
FAH bee it FROM MEE TOO doo
Definition
Used to say that you definitely don't want to do something, usually before offering advice or making a suggestion that could seem rude or critical.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɹ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈmi/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
fˈɑː/ /bˈiː/ /ˈɪt/ /fɹˈɒm/ /mˈiː/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAR bee it frum MEE tuh doo
UK
FAH bee it FROM MEE TOO doo
Listen in Context
Far be it from me to tell you what to do, but maybe you should rest.
Far be it from me to criticize, but this report has mistakes.
Far be it from me to complain, but the room is quite cold.
Far be it from me to judge, but don’t you think that’s a risky idea?