I don't want to sound like a busybody, but In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "I don't want to sound like a busybody, but", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mia Le calendar 2020-10-30 07:10

Meaning of I don't want to sound like a busybody, but

I don't want to sound like a busybody, but British American spoken

busybody is a person who is too interested in things that do not involve them

An expression used to introduce an opinion or suggestion
 

​​​​​​​I don't want to sound like a busybody, but I wonder if you could help her to feed her baby while she's in the bathroom.

I don't want to sound like a busybody, but why don't you cut off the amount of sugar you eat to be healthier?

I don't want to sound like a busybody, but how about moving this tree on the left a little bit to make your house look brighter.

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talk (one's) pants off

Used to imply that one talks for such a long time that someone becomes tired or bored

ratchet mouth

Said of someone who talks constantly.
 

talk until (one) is blue in the face

Used to express efforts to expain or talk about something again and again but one doesn't listen to or change their opinion

talk (one's) arm(s) off

Talk so much that the listener becomes exhausted or bored

 

have a big mouth

To be talkative, usually in a noisy, rude or indiscreet way.  

 

Grammar and Usage of I don't want to sound like a busybody, but

This sentence is used to express the opinion, therefore make sure to use the approriate context.

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