Phrase |
"No offence, but....." |
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Meaning |
Insulting someone or criticising someone bluntly but, on the surface, apologising in advance. |
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That's interesting! |
The response in situations that are started with “No offence, but…” is sometimes to say “None taken!”, which signals that the person at the receiving end does not feel offended or, at least, will not admit to being offended. |
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