i beg to differ
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British pronunciation/aɪ bˈɛɡ tə dˈɪfə ɔː dˌɪsɐɡɹˈiː/
American pronunciation/aɪ bˈɛɡ tə dˈɪfɚ ɔːɹ dˌɪsɐɡɹˈiː/
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used to politely express disagreement with what has just been stated

What is the origin of the idiom "I beg to differ" and when to use it?

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The idiom "i beg to differ" originated in the early 18th century, when literally begging permission to express a different or opposing opinion would have come across as polite and respectful. Over time, This expression took on a figurative meaning to politely indicate one sees a topic or situation in an alternative light without causing offense.

sth begs to differ
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British pronunciation/ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ bˈɛɡz tə dˈɪfə ɔː dˌɪsɐɡɹˈiː/
American pronunciation/ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ bˈɛɡz tə dˈɪfɚ ɔːɹ dˌɪsɐɡɹˈiː/
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used to say that something completely disputes or disagrees with what has just been said

What is the origin of the idiom "something begs to differ" and when to use it?

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The idiom "something begs to differ" is a polite way of expressing disagreement with someone's opinion or statement. The phrase is often used to introduce a counter-argument or to provide evidence to support one's own opinion. While the exact origin of the phrase is uncertain, it is believed to have evolved from the more formal idiom "I beg to differ." The phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to pint out something that can be considered an exception to the fact or rule previously stated.

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