We've found 12 phrases for polite (0.131 seconds):

best regards »    Used as a polite closing of a letter.

emperor's new clothes »    Something obvious and embarrassing that is politely ignored or that goes unacknowledged.

have a seat »    A polite directive to sit down.

ladies first »    A phrase encouraging polite gentlemanliness, allowing the ladies to go before the men.

no comment »    A refusal to say the obvious impolite retort.

not to put too fine a point on it »    Used to apologise for a possibly impolite statement one is making.

pardon me »    Polite expression to get someone to repeat.

rain check »    In social interactions, a polite way to turn down an invitation, with the implication one is simply postponing it and that another time would be acceptable.

take the Michael »    Alternative form of take the mickey, usually considered more polite.

truth be told »    Used when admitting something one might otherwise lie about, e.g. to keep up appearances or be polite.

you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar »    It's easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude than with rude demands and negativity.

yours sincerely »    A polite formula to end a letter, especially when the recipient’s name is known to the sender.

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