Beg leave to do something

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verb

To politely ask for permission to do something.

I beg leave to depart for my home country tomorrow.
Visual representation of "beg leave to do something" - To politely ask for permission to do something.

Often appears as...

  • beg leave to depart
  • beg leave to enter

Usage tips

Formal

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Polite Request

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

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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.

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

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

Illustration for Formal Situations
We beg leave to present this gift to your ambassador.
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