far be it

English - English

Definition of far be it in English English dictionary

A disclaimer stating that the person speaking will not do something

Well, it all started when we first went to Brighton on holiday together. Dierdre (that's my wife) and I have always been very close companions, and I never particularly anticipated any marital strife. Indeed, the very idea of consulting such a professional marital advisor as yourself has always been of the greatest repugnance to me. Although, (chuckles) far be it from me to impugn the nature of your trade, or ... or profession.

Turkish pronunciation

fär bi ît

Pronunciation

/ˈfär bē ət/ /ˈfɑːr biː ɪt/