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I Beg to Differ
Meaning/Usage
: A polite way of disagreeing.
Explanation
: Sounds very British for an American. And British English is seen as more polite.
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I beg to differ
. I don't think that is the right way to handle the situation.
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I beg to differ
. You did a really nice job and deserved the promotion.
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I beg to differ
. What he did was inexcusable.
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A.
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I still think we should get a new car.
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B.
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I beg to differ
. The car we have works fine.
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A.
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I guess you're right. We can wait.
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Other Common Sentences
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I disagree with you.
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I politely disagree.
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