Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

if you don't mind me saying

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.02 in modern English

Syllables: if y-ou -don't -mind me say-ing
IPA

37

Scrabble Score

21

Letters

5

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Used to introduce one's opinion about something to which offence could be taken

Example Sentences

"He addressed him politely: 'If you don't mind me saying so, you look a bit worried.' Salman answered him frankly: 'Well if I wasn't worried, do you think I'd come here to sell a thermos flask?'"

Phrases

if you don't mind me asking

Frequently Paired Words

if you don't mind me asking

Questions

What does if you don't mind me saying mean?: Used to introduce one's opinion about something to which offence could be taken

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