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Far be it from me to do Meaning in English

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.

Usage & Nuances

This is a formal or semi-formal phrase, often used sarcastically or to soften criticism. Commonly followed by advice or an opinion that may be unwelcome. Avoid using in casual conversation with friends.

Spanish: lejos de mí (hacer algo) - no es mi intención (hacer algo)Portuguese (BR): longe de mim (fazer algo)Portuguese (PT): longe de mim (fazer algo)Chinese (Simplified): 我绝无意（做某事） - 我岂敢（做某事）Chinese (Traditional): 我絕無意（做某事） - 我豈敢（做某事）Hindi: मुझसे दूर हो (कुछ करना) - मेरा इरादा नहीं है (कुछ करना)Arabic: حاشا لي أن (أفعل شيئًا) - ليس من شأني (أن أفعل شيئًا)Bengali: আমার কথা নয় যে - আমার সাজেশন নয় যেRussian: не мне судить - мне ли говоритьJapanese: 私が言う立場ではありませんがVietnamese: tôi không có ý nói rằng - tôi không có ý dạy đờiKorean: 제가 이럴 말할 처지는 아니지만Turkish: benim haddim değil amaUrdu: میرا یہ مقصد نہیں کہIndonesian: bukan maksud saya untuk - saya tidak bermaksud untuk

Example Sentences

Far be it from me to tell you what to do, but maybe you should rest.

basic

Far be it from me to criticize, but this report has mistakes.

basic

Far be it from me to complain, but the room is quite cold.

basic

Far be it from me to judge, but don’t you think that’s a risky idea?

natural

Far be it from me to start rumors, but I heard he's leaving the company.

natural

Far be it from me to interfere, but maybe you should talk to her first.

natural