with (all) (due) respect
phrase
—used as a polite or formal way of saying that one disagrees with someone
With all due respect, I have to say I don't think your plan will work.
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“With (all) (due) respect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20%28all%29%20%28due%29%20respect. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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