失しつ礼れいですが

expression, interjection

excuse me, but ...

Polite opener used before asking a personal question, making a request, or saying something potentially impolite. Softens the following statement.

• 失しつ礼れいですが、お名な前まえを伺うかがってもよろしいですか。

  Excuse me, but may I ask your name?

expression, interjection

with all due respect

Used before disagreeing or correcting someone, especially in formal or business settings. Similar to 失礼ながら.

See also: 失礼ながら

• 失しつ礼れいですが、そのご意い見けんには賛さん成せいできません。

  With all due respect, I cannot agree with that opinion.