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Definition with (all) due respect in British English

with (all) due respect phrase

phrase
1

used when you are going to disagree with someone or criticize someone, in order to sound more polite

Example

With due respect, is that question relevant?

Example

With all due respect to the staff, I think the exam results could have been better.

Definition with (all) due respect in British English