Beg leave to do something

verb

To politely ask for permission to do something.

I beg leave to depart for my home country tomorrow.

Often appears as...

beg leave to depart
beg leave to enter

Usage tips

Formal

verb

To politely ask for permission to do something.

I beg leave to depart for my home country tomorrow.

Often appears as...

beg leave to depart
beg leave to enter

Usage tips

Formal

Definition 1 of 1

Visual representation of "beg leave to do something"

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Polite Request

The phrase suggests a very polite and formal way to ask for permission.

I beg leave to suggest an alternative solution.

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Old-fashioned

It's an old-fashioned expression not commonly used in everyday modern English.

I beg leave to retire from the evening's festivities.

Pro Tip 3/3

Formal Situations

Best used in very formal contexts such as diplomatic or ceremonial occasions.

We beg leave to present this gift to your ambassador.

Pro Tip 1/3

Polite Request

The phrase suggests a very polite and formal way to ask for permission.

I beg leave to suggest an alternative solution.

Pro Tip 2/3

Old-fashioned

It's an old-fashioned expression not commonly used in everyday modern English.

I beg leave to retire from the evening's festivities.

Pro Tip 3/3

Formal Situations

Best used in very formal contexts such as diplomatic or ceremonial occasions.

We beg leave to present this gift to your ambassador.

Pro Tip 1/3

Polite Request

The phrase suggests a very polite and formal way to ask for permission.

I beg leave to suggest an alternative solution.

Pro Tip 2/3

Old-fashioned

It's an old-fashioned expression not commonly used in everyday modern English.

I beg leave to retire from the evening's festivities.

Pro Tip 3/3

Formal Situations

Best used in very formal contexts such as diplomatic or ceremonial occasions.

We beg leave to present this gift to your ambassador.

Visual representation of the word "Beg leave to do something"

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