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Definition have the courtesy to do something in British English

have the courtesy to do something phrase

phrase
1

to be polite enough to do something. This expression is often used when you are annoyed because someone has not behaved politely

Example

You might have had the courtesy to return my calls.

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Definition have the courtesy to do something in British English