Collocation
no offense, but
Used to introduce a potentially critical, impolite, or disagreeable remark, indicating that the speaker does not intend to cause insult or hurt feelings.
Definition
'no offense, but' is a common English collocation. Used to introduce a potentially critical, impolite, or disagreeable remark, indicating that the speaker does not intend to cause insult or hurt feelings.
no offense, but + [statement]
“No offense, but your new haircut doesn't really suit your face shape.”
Examples
- No offense, but I think that color really isn't your best choice for the event.
- I have to say, no offense, but your presentation was a little hard to follow.
- No offense, but I believe we've already tried that approach and it didn't work.
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- He began, 'No offense, but I'm not sure your proposed solution will address the root cause.'
- She sighed, 'No offense, but we've discussed this particular topic far too many times already.'
- No offense, but the food was a bit bland for my taste; it lacked seasoning.
- Look, no offense, but I really need you to focus on the task at hand right now.
- If I may say so, no offense, but that strategy seems overly complicated for such a simple problem.
- No offense, but your singing isn't quite ready for the big stage yet, perhaps with more practice.
- We appreciate your enthusiasm, no offense, but the deadline for submissions is very strict.
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