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if I might be so bold

if I might be 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 might be so bold

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

Words near if I might be so bold in the dictionary

  1. if I had wheels, I'd be a wagon
  2. if I may
  3. if I may be so bold
  4. if I may make so bold
  5. if I may say so
  6. if I might be so bold
  7. if I say so myself
  8. if I were you
  9. if I'm honest
  10. if I'm lying, I'm dying
  11. if I'm not mistaken

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