have the courtesy to do something
- have the courtesy to do something
have the courtesy to do something phrase
to be polite enough to do something This expression is often used when you are annoyed because someone has not behaved politely
You might have had the courtesy to return my calls.
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have the courtesy to do sth idiom
to know when you should do sth in order to be polite
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You think he'd at least have the courtesy to call to say he'd be late.
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