if you don't mind my saying so …

if you don't mind my saying so …
if you ˌdon't mind me/my ˈsaying so… idiom
used when you are going to criticize sb or say sth that might upset them

That colour doesn't really suit you, if you don't mind my saying so.

Main entry:mindidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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