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if I may make so bold

if I may make so bold is the alternative form of if I may be so bold.

Meaning of if I may be so bold

Phrase

if I may be so bold

  1. (formal) Used to soften a statement or question that is expected to annoy the listener.

Questions about if I may make so bold

What is if I may make so bold the alternative form of?
If I may make so bold is the alternative form of if I may be so bold.

Words near if I may make so bold in the dictionary

  1. if I fits, I sits
  2. if I had a nickel for every time
  3. if I had wheels, I'd be a wagon
  4. if I may
  5. if I may be so bold
  6. if I may make so bold
  7. if I may say so
  8. if I might be so bold
  9. if I say so myself
  10. if I were you
  11. if I'm honest

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